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The moon doesn't crash into the earth because it is in a stable elliptical orbit around the earth.
The moon is kept in a gravitational pull from earth, much like a yo yo. During the beginning of earth's conception the moon smashed into earth from somewhere within our solar system it mostly broke apart into smaller pieces and went around earth much like Saturn. But unlike Saturn's massive size and huge gravitational force, the small rocks managed to clump together, like a giant snowball to form the moon.
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Why does the moon not crash on earth but stay in space and not float away or into earth?
The moon and other planets and their satellites are held in space by the force of gravity from other planets and satellites. If the moon tried to drift off into space, gravitational forces from the Earth will keep it from floating away. It doesn't crash into the Earth because planets and moons pull AGAINST each other and keep each other from drifting away.* * * * *Only partly true.The moon does not float away because of the action of earth's gravity - whether you view this as a force or a distirtion of space-time in the moon's path.The moon does not crash into the earth, not because of other planets or satellites, but because of the momentum of its orbit around the earth.
How long does it take to get to the moon in a space shuttle?
The space shuttle is not designed to go to the moon and has never gone to the moon; it is strictly used for travelling to and from Earth's orbit (and has mostly been used to travel to the International Space Station). If the shuttle were for some reason flown to the moon, it would crash there, since it requires an atmosphere in order to land successfully. However, if it was your intention to fly the shuttle to the moon and crash, that could be done in about 3 days, in theory. I doubt that NASA would approve the mission.
Why does the Moon only have a little of the earth's gravity?
The main reason is because the Earth has 80 times as much mass as the Moon has.
What is the primary reason for tides on Earth?
The gravitational affect of the moon.
Why doesnt the moon crash toward the earths surface?
The moon doesn't crash into the Earth's surface due to the balance between gravitational attraction and its orbital velocity. While Earth's gravity pulls the moon towards it, the moon is also moving forward at a high speed, creating a stable orbit. This combination of gravitational pull and tangential motion keeps the moon in a consistent orbit rather than allowing it to fall to Earth. Additionally, the moon is gradually moving away from Earth at a very slow rate, further stabilizing its orbit.
Why doesn't the moon crash into the earth?
The moon doesn't crash into the Earth because of its orbit and the gravitational pull between the two objects. The moon's speed and distance from the Earth keep it in a stable orbit, preventing a collision.
Why doesn't the moon crash into Earth?
The moon doesn't crash into Earth because of its orbit and the balance of gravitational forces between the two objects. The moon's speed and distance from Earth keep it in a stable orbit, preventing a collision.
Will a comet crash in to the earth in 2012?
It may, or it may not. There is no particular reason to assume that a comet will crash into Earth precisely in 2012.
If there was no Sun could the Moon crash into Earth?
No, since Earth is much closer to the Moon than the Sun, the suns gravitational effect on the Moon's orbit is negligible.
Is the earth to things?
a long time ago a plant crash into earth and it became earth and a piece of it become the moon
Why does the moon not crash on earth but stay in space and not float away or into earth?
The moon and other planets and their satellites are held in space by the force of gravity from other planets and satellites. If the moon tried to drift off into space, gravitational forces from the Earth will keep it from floating away. It doesn't crash into the Earth because planets and moons pull AGAINST each other and keep each other from drifting away.* * * * *Only partly true.The moon does not float away because of the action of earth's gravity - whether you view this as a force or a distirtion of space-time in the moon's path.The moon does not crash into the earth, not because of other planets or satellites, but because of the momentum of its orbit around the earth.
Can near earth asteroids crash into the moon?
Yes as a matter of fact they can hit the Moon. Take a look at the Moon through a telescope and you will see what I mean.
How long does it take to get to the moon in a space shuttle?
The space shuttle is not designed to go to the moon and has never gone to the moon; it is strictly used for travelling to and from Earth's orbit (and has mostly been used to travel to the International Space Station). If the shuttle were for some reason flown to the moon, it would crash there, since it requires an atmosphere in order to land successfully. However, if it was your intention to fly the shuttle to the moon and crash, that could be done in about 3 days, in theory. I doubt that NASA would approve the mission.
Did sputnik crash into the moon?
No. All the sputniks were in fairly low-Earth orbits, and wouldn't have been able to get anywhere near the Moon.
The moon and sun revolve around the earth?
The moon revolves around the earth, and the earth revolves around the sun. The reason for this, simply, is gravity.
Does the earth and the moon have craters?
Yes!! Rocks and other space objects crash into them all the time!!
Why does the Moon only have a little of the earth's gravity?
The main reason is because the Earth has 80 times as much mass as the Moon has.
