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A moon must orbit a planet, or it isn't a moon, it's a planet.
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Which planet does the moon Ariel orbit?
Ariel is a moon of the planet Uranus.
How can you tell someting is a planet not a moon?
The planet will orbit the sun, while moons orbit the planet.
How can you tell something is a planet and not a moon?
A planet is in direct orbit around a central star, while a moon is in orbit around a large body (a planet) rather than in a direct orbit around a star. The moon orbits the planet, while the planet orbits the sun.
How do the orbit of planets differ from the orbit of moons?
A planet orbits a star. A moon orbits a planet or dwarf planet.
How is moon different than a planet?
The moon orbits the planet Earth rather than the sun, so it is considered a moon.
Which planet does not directly orbit moon?
Every planet does not directly orbit the Moon.
Why the moon is not a planet?
The moon is not a planet because it orbits Earth, not the sun. To be considered a planet an object must orbit a star.
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.
How is a orbit made?
A planet or moon orbits the Sun (or a planet) and then makes an orbit
How can you tell someting is a planet not a moon?
The planet will orbit the sun, while moons orbit the planet.
How can you tell something is a planet and not a moon?
A planet is in direct orbit around a central star, while a moon is in orbit around a large body (a planet) rather than in a direct orbit around a star. The moon orbits the planet, while the planet orbits the sun.
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.
Is the moon a terrestrial planet?
No. The moon is not a planet; it is a moon. If it had its own orbit around the sun it would be considered a terrestrial planet.
How do the orbit of planets differ from the orbit of moons?
A planet orbits a star. A moon orbits a planet or dwarf planet.
Does the moon orbit around a planet?
No, it orbits you. Of course! The moon orbits EARTH, our planet.
