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A large lump of rock orbiting around a planet is called a moon or a natural satellite. Moons can vary in size and composition, and they may be rocky, icy, or even have atmospheres. They are held in orbit by the gravitational pull of the planet they surround. Notable examples include Earth's Moon and Jupiter's largest moon, Ganymede.

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