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The moon is much close to the Earth and therefore is shorter to fly to.

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Is the moon as big as the sun?

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Is the sun and moon the same size?

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When was the moon closest to the sun it is at?

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Is the moon the same size as the sun?

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What is biger moon or sun?

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