BASICS
What is the Moon? (star, planet, satellite, meteor, comet)
What country first sent humans to the Moon?
USA
Does the Moon have the same sky colour as Earth?
Nope. Its sky is black.
Does the Moon make its own light?
No, it refelcts sunlight.
What was the name of the first Moon landing mission?
Apollo 11
Is gravity on the Moon stronger or weaker than on Earth?
Weaker. You would weigh about 1/6 of your Earth weight on the Moon
How long does it take the Moon to go around Earth?
About 27–28 days
Who was the first to step on the moon?
Neil Amstrong
How long can the footprints of an astronaut stay on the Moon?
Footprints left by astronauts can stay there for millions of years!
Does the Moon rotate on its own axis?
YES!!! It spins once on its axis in about the same time it takes to go around Earth (about 27 days)
What vehicle carried astronauts from space down to the Moon’s surface?
The lunar module
Does the Moon smell?
Yeah. Astronauts said Moon dust smelled like burnt gunpowder after they returned from the Apollo 11 Moon Landing.