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It depends on the distance. The only reason that the moon exerts or pulls gravity more is because that the moon is very close to the Earth, while the Sun is very far far away.

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Why do the Moon's gravity have a greater effect on earths ocean tides than the suns gravity?

Even though the suns gravitational pull is stronger than the moons and does infact effect the tides slightly, the moon is close enough to pull the tides more than the sun. Its all distance related.


Why do inner planets have less moons then outer planets?

Because when they are close to the sun first of all they are are smaller so if they had a moon the moon would have to be kinda small. And also the planets close to the sun are made to be able to get to high temperatures. Earth can't get satellites to Mercury and a moon is related to the satellites and the moon would burn up in the heat. All mass has gravity. The inner planets cannot "hang on" to their moons due to their lack of mass, therefore they are unable to overcome the suns gravitational affect on the moons which would pull them into the sun. The outer planets can "hang on" to their moons and attract more because of their mass (therefore gravity). The distance from the sun has less of an impact on these moons, therefore, the sun cannot pull any of the moons away from the outer planets. Also, the outer planets are "kind of" moon magnets due to their gravitational pull.


Does the sun have any moons?

no its doesnt have any moons. because its to hot for it but they consider the planets to be the suns moons


Are stars really little moons?

No. Stars are much larger than planets or moons. Stars are suns, some larger and brighter than our own.


What force holds Jupiter in orbit around the sun?

Gravitational force is what holds Jupiter in orbit around the sun. The sun's immense gravitational pull towards its center keeps Jupiter moving in its elliptical path around it. This gravitational force is what maintains the balance between the centripetal force pulling Jupiter towards the sun and its own inertia pushing it away.

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How does the suns gravitational pull affect the speed which the planets orbit?

When the pull is stronger, they move quicker.


How does the suns gravitational pull affect the speed at which planets orbit?

When the pull is stronger, they move quicker.


Why do the Moon's gravity have a greater effect on earths ocean tides than the suns gravity?

Even though the suns gravitational pull is stronger than the moons and does infact effect the tides slightly, the moon is close enough to pull the tides more than the sun. Its all distance related.


How many moons does the suns have?

there are about 5.3 billion suns in our solar system, each containing about 4 moons


How many suns or moons does Saturn have?

One sun, 62 moons.


How many moons and suns does mercury have?

it has nun


What are the suns natural satellites?

there are none. the sun has no moons.


Why doesnt the suns gravitational force affect you more than the earths gravitational force does?

Mainly because we are in "free fall" around the Sun. In such situations, gravity won't be noticed. Also, Earth's gravitational force is much stronger, anyway, because Earth is much closer.


How many moons do the suns have?

The Sun has no moons. Moons orbit Planets > Planets orbit the Sun.


How many moons the sun got?

The sun has no moons. Moons are natural satellites of a planet. The equivalent structure for suns is planets themselves.


Why do inner planets have less moons then outer planets?

Because when they are close to the sun first of all they are are smaller so if they had a moon the moon would have to be kinda small. And also the planets close to the sun are made to be able to get to high temperatures. Earth can't get satellites to Mercury and a moon is related to the satellites and the moon would burn up in the heat. All mass has gravity. The inner planets cannot "hang on" to their moons due to their lack of mass, therefore they are unable to overcome the suns gravitational affect on the moons which would pull them into the sun. The outer planets can "hang on" to their moons and attract more because of their mass (therefore gravity). The distance from the sun has less of an impact on these moons, therefore, the sun cannot pull any of the moons away from the outer planets. Also, the outer planets are "kind of" moon magnets due to their gravitational pull.


Does Mars have moons or suns surrounding it?

Mars has two moons, Phobos and Deimos. Mars orbits the sun