What is the Moon?
Q: What is the Moon?
A: The Moon is Earth's only natural satellite.
Q: How often can we see the Moon?
A: We can usually see the Moon in the night sky and also during the day.
Q: Do other planets have moons or natural satellites?
A: Yes, some other planets also have moons or natural satellites.
Q: How big is the Moon compared to the Earth?
A: The Moon is about a quarter the size of the Earth.
Q: How does gravity on the Moon compare to gravity on Earth?
A: The gravity on the Moon is one-sixth of the Earth's gravity.
Q: What is the surface of the Moon like?
A: The Moon is a rocky and dusty place.
Q: How does the Moon move away from the Earth?
A: The Moon moves slowly away from the Earth at a rate of 3.8 cm per year, due to the effect of tidal dissipation.
