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    THE EARTHS’S MOON Waxing Crescent: Small crescent sliver visible moving away

    from the Sun.


    Size and Distance: The Moon is about 3,474 kilometers or
    2,159 miles in diameter, roughly one-quarter the size of First Quarter: Half illuminated, appears as a half-circle,
    Earth. It orbits Earth at an average distance of 384,400 occurs about a week after new moon.
    kilometers or 238,855 miles.
    Waxing Gibbous: More than half illuminated but not full.
    Composition: The Moon is composed primarily of rock and
    metal, with a crust, mantle, and a small core. Its surface is Full Moon: Entire face illuminated, appears as a complete
    covered with regolith, a layer of loose, fragmented circle, occurs when Moon is opposite the Sun.
    material.
    Waning Gibbous: Moon moves away from full phase,
    ORBITAL PATH illuminated portion decreases.

    Shape: The Moon follows an elliptical orbit around Earth, Last Quarter: Half illuminated, opposite half from first
    meaning it is not a perfect circle but rather slightly quarter.
    elongated.
    Waning Crescent: Small crescent visible approaching new
    Eccentricity: The orbit's eccentricity is about 0.0549, moon phase.
    indicating a modest deviation from a perfect circle.
    THE MOON’S IMPACT ON EARTH
    ORBITAL PERIOD
    Its gravitational pull, causes ocean tides, which are vital for
    Sidereal Month: The Moon takes approximately 27.3 days coastal ecosystems, marine life, and human activities.
    to complete one orbit around Earth relative to the stars. Moreover, the Moon's gravitational pull helps stabilize
    This period is known as a sidereal month. Earth's axial tilt, ensuring a relatively consistent climate
    over long periods. By preventing extreme variations in
    Synodic Month: The time it takes for the Moon to seasonal weather patterns, this stabilization supports life
    complete one cycle of phases, from new moon to new on Earth. Additionally, the Moon contributes to regulating
    moon, is about 29.5 days. This period is known as a Earth's rotation, gradually slowing it down through tidal
    synodic month. friction. Apart from these physical effects, the Moon holds
    cultural and psychological significance, fueling art,
    MOON’S SURFACE mythology, and scientific exploration throughout human
    history. Its presence has shaped calendars, agricultural
    Craters form from meteoroid, asteroid, or comet impacts, practices, and navigation, demonstrating a diverse
    varying in size. Notable craters include Tycho, Copernicus, influence on both the natural world and human culture.
    and Clavius. Many craters have central peaks from surface
    rebound post-impact. EXPLORATIONS

    The maria on the Moon are vast, dark plains formed by Manned Missions: The most famous Moon missions are
    volcanic eruptions, less cratered than highlands, covering space agencies Apollo missions, which took place between
    17% of the Moon's surface. They consist mainly of basalt 1969 and 1972. Apollo 11, in 1969, astronauts Neil
    and include notable examples like Mare Imbrium, Mare Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin become the first humans to set
    Serenitatis, and Mare Tranquillitatis. foot on the Moon.

    The lunar highlands cover 83% of the moon's surface, Unmanned Missions: Various space agencies, including
    characterized by rugged, mountainous terrain and have sent unmanned missions to study the Moon. These
    composed mainly of anorthosite, an igneous rock missions have provided valuable data on its surface,
    abundant in plagioclase feldspar. composition, and potential for future exploration.

    PHASES OF THE MOON

    New Moon: Moon is between Earth and Sun, dark side


    faces Earth, not visible.

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