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If a planet had two moons and one moon was twice as far from the planet as the other which moon would complete an orbit of the planet first?
The moon closer to the planet would complete an orbit first because it has a smaller orbit, which means it has a shorter distance to travel around the planet compared to the moon that is farther away.
What is the pattern of motion of a moon?
The pattern of motion of a moon is typically an elliptical orbit around its parent planet. This orbit is usually in the same direction as the planet's rotation and at a relatively constant distance. The moon also rotates on its own axis, which may or may not be synchronized with its orbit.
What planet does the moon Luna orbit?
The moon Luna orbits the planet Earth.
WHY DOES A MOON REMAIN ORBIT AROUND A PLANET?
The planet and the moon(s) gravitational pull
Why is it necessary to know the distance to a planet in order to determine the planet's mass?
There is something missing from the question. The planet must have a moon. The only way to measure the mass of a planet is by using data about a moon orbiting the planet or data about the path of a spacecraft passing or going into orbit around the planet. If you know the distance to a planet then you can work out the moon's distance from the planet. The planet's mass can then be found. It's a bit of trigonometry and Newton's version of Kepler's Third Law. So that's the reason that it is necessary to know the distance to the planet.
What is the distance from earths moon to sun?
The Earth is in an elliptical orbit around the Sun, with a minimum distance (perihelion) of 147,098,074 km, and a maximum distance (aphelion) of 152,097,701 km. The Moon is in an elliptical orbit around the Earth, with a minimum distance (perigee) of 363,104 km and a maximum distance (apogee) of 405,696 km.
If a planet had two moons and one moon was twice as far from the planet as the other which moon would complete an orbit of the planet first?
The moon closer to the planet would complete an orbit first because it has a smaller orbit, which means it has a shorter distance to travel around the planet compared to the moon that is farther away.
Which planet does not directly orbit moon?
Every planet does not directly orbit the Moon.
What is the distance of perigee?
The distance of perigee is the point in an object's orbit that is closest to the center of the body it is orbiting around, such as a planet or a star. The distance of perigee varies depending on the specific orbit and the object in question.
What is the pattern of motion of a moon?
The pattern of motion of a moon is typically an elliptical orbit around its parent planet. This orbit is usually in the same direction as the planet's rotation and at a relatively constant distance. The moon also rotates on its own axis, which may or may not be synchronized with its orbit.
What is the furthest point from Earth to the Moon's orbit?
The furthest point from Earth in the Moon's orbit is known as the apogee. During apogee, the Moon can be approximately 405,500 kilometers (about 251,966 miles) away from Earth. This distance can vary slightly due to the Moon's elliptical orbit, but apogee represents the maximum distance the Moon reaches from our planet.
Why does the moon not fall to Earth?
The moon does not fall to Earth because of its orbit and the balance between its gravitational pull and its forward motion. The moon's speed and distance from Earth keep it in a stable orbit around our planet.
Does Venus orbit a planet?
No, Venus does not orbit a planet. It orbits a star, which is our Sun. It can not orbit a planet , if it did it would be a moon
What does a moon have to have?
A Planet to orbit.
Which planet does the moon Ariel orbit?
Ariel is a moon of the planet Uranus.
Is there a moon that doesn't orbit a planet?
Yes, there are moons that do not orbit planets but instead orbit other celestial bodies like asteroids or dwarf planets. For example, some moons of dwarf planets in the Kuiper Belt do not orbit a planet.
Is there any instance where a planets moon would not orbit around it?
No, a moon is a natuaral satellite and would always be in orbit around a planet. If it did'nt orbit the planet it would fall into the planet.
