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MOON FACTS

By Carsyn and Riley
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The moon is Earth's only natural satellite.

The moon is the fifth largest satellite in our solar system.

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The average distance from the Earth to the moon is 23,887 miles.

The effect of gravity on the moon is 1/5 as strong as on Earth.

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The moon has no atmosphere.

The moon drifts 3.8 cm away from the Earth every year. In 50 billion years it will take 47 days for the moon to orbit the Earth.

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The moon has quakes (a moonquake).

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If you walk on the moon, your footprints will be there forever.

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The Earth's tides are caused and controlled by the moon's gravity.

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The moon has only been walked on by 12 people.

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