About the Moon
How long did it take for the moon to form?
It took the moon one month to from
About how long does it take the moon to orbit Earth?
It takes the moon about 27 days to orbit the Earth.
What is the DAYTIME temperature of the moon?
The moon is 130 degrees Celsius (265 degrees Fahrenheit) during the day
What is gravity like on the moon?
The moon has 1/6th the gravity of the Earth
What happens in a Lunar Eclipse?
A Lunar Eclipse is where the moon moves into the Earth's shadow, darkening the moon
How far away did the moon form from Earth?
The moon formed 14,000 miles from Earth
How long does it take the moon to rotate on its axis?
It takes the moon about one month to rotate on its axis
What is the NIGHTTIME temperature of the moon?
The moon is -190 degrees Celsius (-310 degrees Fahrenheit) during the night
How are most craters on the moon formed?
Most craters form by meteorite impacts or volcanic action in the moon
How often does a Lunar Eclipse happen?
Lunar Eclipses happen about 2-3 times per year
What kind of satellite is the moon?
The moon is a natural satellite
What type of rotation does the moon follow? and what does that mean for us?
The moon is said to follow a synchronous rotation, which means we always see the same side of the moon
What are Lunar Highlands?
Lunar Highlands are rugged, bright terrain that are caused by collisions on the moon
Why does the shape of the moon seem to change?
The shape of the moon seems to change because moonlight is reflected light from the sun and from Earth we see different amounts of this reflected light.
How long can a Lunar Eclipse last?
A Lunar Eclipse can last up to 4 hours
How far away is the moon from Earth NOW?
The moon is now 240,000 miles away from Earth
How much atmosphere does the moon have?
The moon has little to no atmosphere
What is Lunar Maria?
Lunar Maria is smoother, dark terrain caused by volcanic activity on the moon
What do we call the amount of sunlight we see reflected off the moon?
We call this reflected sunlight we see, "phases"
What happens in a Solar Eclipse?
In a Solar Eclipse the moon moves in between the Earth and the Sun and the moon casts a shadow on part of the Earth
How much mass does the Moon have?
The moon has 1/100th of the Earth's mass
How much water does the moon have?
The moon has no water
Where does Lunar Lava come from?
Lunar Lava comes out of fissures and cracks the surface of the moon
What are the four main phase shapes?
The four main phase shape are full, crescent, quarter, and gibbous
How often do Solar Eclipses happen?
Solar Eclipses happen about every 360 years