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Something that orbits a planet is called a moon or satellite. Moons are natural celestial bodies that revolve around planets due to gravitational attraction. For example, Earth's moon orbits our planet, influencing tides and stabilizing its axial tilt. Some planets, like Jupiter and Saturn, have numerous moons, each with unique characteristics.
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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.
What is the moon a planet or something?
The moon is a moon, also known as a natural satellite. It is not considered a planet as it orbits a planet (Earth) rather than 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.
What is the biggest planet that orbits your sun?
Jupiter is the largest known planet which orbits the Sun.
Spherical body that orbits the sun?
PLANET
What is something in the solar system that orbits a planet?
A moon orbits a planet.
What makes something a moon?
Orbits a planet.
Why is a moon not a planet?
A planet orbits a star such as the sun. A moon orbits a planet.
Does everything is space orbit something?
not every thing orbits a planet only 3 or2 planet have one orbiting it
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 a planet a moon?
No. A moon orbits around a planet. A planet orbits around the sun.
How is planet different from moon?
A planet orbits a star whereas a moon orbits a planet.
What is the moon a planet or something?
The moon is a moon, also known as a natural satellite. It is not considered a planet as it orbits a planet (Earth) rather than the sun.
What moves in a circle around a planet or star?
A planet orbits a sun, a moon orbits a planet
A small planet that orbits the sun?
Mercury, is the smallest planet that orbits the sun.
What planet orbits around the sun and crosses another planet orbits?
Saturn
How is a moon different from a dwarf planet?
Generally, a dwarf planet orbits only the sun, whereas a moon orbits a planet, which in turn orbits a sun.
