moon

The moon is Earth's only natural satellite and has fascinated humans for centuries. Here's a short note on the moon:

The Moon:

The moon is a celestial body that orbits around the Earth.
It is approximately 1/6th the size of Earth and has a diameter of about 3,474 kilometers (2,159 miles).
The moon has a significant impact on Earth's tides due to its gravitational pull.
It has a barren, rocky surface with vast plains, mountains, and craters.
The moon lacks an atmosphere, which means there is no air to breathe or weather to speak of.
The moon's phases, such as crescent, gibbous, and full moon, are a result of its changing position relative to the Earth and the Sun.
It takes about 27.3 days for the moon to orbit Earth, which is also the same amount of time it takes to complete one rotation on its axis. This synchronous rotation means we always see the same side of the moon from Earth.