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Is there a moon that doesn't orbit a planet?
Yes, there are moons that do not orbit planets but instead orbit other celestial bodies like asteroids or dwarf planets. For example, some moons of dwarf planets in the Kuiper Belt do not orbit a 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.
When was Ariel discovered?
Uranus's moon Ariel was discovered in 1851. The moon was discovered along with Umbriel, another moon of the planet, by William Lassell.
Astronomers discovered a moon that does not orbit a planet?
A moon that does not orbit a planet is called a "moonmoon" or "submoon." It would directly orbit a larger moon, which in turn orbits a planet. This scenario is theoretically possible but has not been observed in reality yet.
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.
Which planet does not directly orbit moon?
Every planet does not directly orbit the Moon.
Miranda Ariel is the moon of the planet?
Miranda and Ariel are two of the moons of Uranus.
How big is uranuses moon Ariel?
The moon Ariel is the brightest moon for the planet Uranus's. The surface area of the moon is just under 3 square miles.
Which planet has a moon named Ariel?
Ariel is a moon of the planet Uranus. It was discovered in 1851 and is one of the five major moons of Uranus. Ariel is known for its relatively smooth surface and interesting geological features.
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.
Is there a moon that doesn't orbit a planet?
Yes, there are moons that do not orbit planets but instead orbit other celestial bodies like asteroids or dwarf planets. For example, some moons of dwarf planets in the Kuiper Belt do not orbit a planet.
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.
What planet does the moon Luna orbit?
The moon Luna orbits the planet Earth.
Does the moon orbit around a planet?
No, it orbits you. Of course! The moon orbits EARTH, our planet.
WHY DOES A MOON REMAIN ORBIT AROUND A PLANET?
The planet and the moon(s) gravitational pull
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.
