Question

which are the main characteritics of the moon ?

Answer 1

A moon is a large body or mass or material that orbits around a planet. It is usually much smaller than the planet. The Earth has only one moon, while Mars has two moons and Jupiter has an enormous 67 moons!

Characteristics of our Moon include its size of only about 1/4 the diameter of the Earth, while its gravity affects the Earth's tides. The Moon looks bright at night because of sunlight that is reflected off its surface. It has some distinct surface features that can be seen with the naked eye. Astronauts examined the surface more closely during Moon landings.

Questions you may have include:

What are some of the features and characteristics of the Moon?What is the gravity on the Moon?What are the major features of the Moon's surface?

This lesson will answer those questions.