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The Moon

The Moon. A look at our nearest neighbor in Space!. Free powerpoints at http://www.worldofteaching.com. Earth’s Moon Main Idea Details. What is the Moon?. A natural satellite Gravity and Inertia keep it moving around the Earth One of more than 96 moons in our Solar System

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The Moon

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  1. The Moon A look at our nearest neighbor in Space! Free powerpoints at http://www.worldofteaching.com

  2. Earth’s Moon Main Idea Details

  3. What is the Moon? • A natural satellite • Gravity and Inertia keep it moving around the Earth • One of more than 96 moons in our Solar System • The only moon of the planet Earth

  4. Location, location, location! • About 384,000 km (240,000 miles) from Earth • 3,468 km (2,155 miles) in diameter (about ¼ the size of Earth)

  5. The Moon’s Surface • No atmosphere • No liquid water • Extreme temperatures • Daytime = 130C (265°F) • Nighttime = -190C (-310 F) • 1/6 Earth’s gravity

  6. Lunar Features - Highlands • Mountains up to 7500 m (25,000 ft) tall • Rilles (trenchlike valleys)

  7. Lunar Features - Craters • Up to 2500 km (1,553 miles) across • Most formed by meteorite impact on the Moon • Some formed by volcanic action inside the Moon

  8. Lunar Features - Maria • Originally thought to be “seas” by early astronomers • Darkest parts of lunar landscape • Mostly basalt rock

  9. Craters Maria

  10. Movements of the Moon • Revolution – Moon orbits the Earth every 27 1/3 days • Rotation – Moon turns on its axis every 27 days • The same side of Moon always faces Earth

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