How does the moon affect the rest of the solar system?

Answer 1

The orbit of the weather satellite around the Earth will be affected slightly by the moon and sun. If the Earth was an isolated body in deep space with no other nearby bodies (say one light year), the orbit would be different than with the same conditions with the moon and sun in place at their respective distances of about ¼ and 93 million miles from the Earth.

The satellite would be orbiting between about a few hundred miles and 23 thousand miles from the Earth. It would experience the greatest effect from the moon, but not much. I "guesstimate" about a few seconds time per orbit for a lower orbit and a few miles orbital distance per day for a geosynchronous orbit.

Answer 2

It doesn't, really. By gravity, a little, but it would have the same effect if the Earth were about 15% more massive than it is.

WE think it's important, because it is OUR moon - but the rest of the universe doesn't much care.

Answer 3

The moon's gravity affects the tides on Earth, but its influence on the rest of the solar system is minimal. However, the moon's presence can stabilize Earth's axial tilt, which impacts the planet's climate and potentially the long-term habitability of Earth itself.

Answer 4

yes because of the suns gravity pull.