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There is nothing special about it. It follows the laws of celestial mechanics. It is only special to us because it is the prime cause of our tides and is our only natural satellite. It is interesting that the moon is tidally locked with earth, and as a result we always see the same part of the moon; but this too is not special.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 11y agoIts our only moon and the only natural satellite of the Earth.
Compared to other planets in our solar system, its unique in that Earth is the only
planet with a single moon.
The size and orbit of our moon is remarkable as well. The combination of its size and the distance it orbits the Earth makes it appear to be exactly the same diameter as the sun. This is why we can see the sun's chromosphere during total a total eclipse.
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∙ 11y agoThe moon's periods of rotation and revolution are precisely equal, but this isn't 'unique'
by any means. There are several other pairs of 'tidally locked' bodies in our solar system.
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∙ 12y agothe moon is earths only companion.
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Is the moons orbit around earth straight with respect to earth's orbit around the sun?
No. The moon's orbit is tilted by about 5 degrees relative to Earth's orbit around the sun. This is why we do not see eclipses every month.
What is the motion of one object around another?
In planetary terms, when referring to the motion of planets and moons etc. the motion is describes as orbiting. Moons are on orbit around planets, while the planets are in orbit around the sun. An orbital motion.
How many moons are in the planet Jupiters?
Jupiter has four moons that orbit it. the names of these moons are IO (eye-oh) Callisto, Europa and Ganymede.Time taken for the moons to orbit Jupiter:IO- 1.7 Earth yearsCallisto- 16.7 Earth yearsEuropa- 3.5 Earth yearsGanymede- 7.1 Earth years
What is the farthest point from earth in the moons orbit?
apogee
Does the moon orbit Jupiter?
Not our (the Earth's) moon but Jupiter has lots of its own moons that orbit it.
Is the moons orbit around earth absolutely straight with respect to earths orbit around the sun?
no
How long is moons orbit around earth?
29.5 days.
Is the moons orbit around earth straight with respect to earth's orbit around the sun?
No. The moon's orbit is tilted by about 5 degrees relative to Earth's orbit around the sun. This is why we do not see eclipses every month.
What role does the moons orbit around earth play in both?
Both what?
Does the moons orbit around the earth affect the moon phase?
yea
How does the moons orbit around the sun affect seasons?
It doesn't. It is the tilting of the Earth's axis that creates the seasons. The orbit of the Moon (and our orbit around the Sun) affects Earth's tides.
Where do Saturn's moons orbit?
Around Saturn in space.in the rings and around earth. it had earth orbiting it befor the sun came
What is the name for all the moons that move around earth?
There is only one moon in orbit around the Earth. We call it the Moon.
How is the moons orbit around the earth realted to an apple falling from the tree?
the gravitaional pull
Do any moons orbit earth?
Yes. One moon orbit Earth (The moon)
Why do you have two spring tides and two neap tides?
they are cuased by the moons grasity on earth and the orbit of earth around the sun
Why does the distance between the earth and moon change?
It varies, since the moons orbit around earth is not perfectly circular and central.
