Moon Basics
What does the Moon do around Earth?
Orbits Earth
What force keeps the Moon near Earth?
Gravity
Does the Moon make its own light?
No
What does the Moon pull on to make tides?
Ocean water
What is the closest star to Earth?
The Sun
About how long does it take the Moon to orbit Earth?
About 27 days
Is the Moon moving away or being pulled by Earth?
Moving Away
Where does the Moon’s light come from?
The Sun
How many high tides happen each day?
Two
What planet is known for its rings?
Saturn
What is the Moon’s path around Earth called?
Orbit
Why doesn’t the Moon crash into Earth?
It’s moving sideways while gravity pulls it.
What are the changing shapes of the Moon called?
Phases
Why are there two high tides?
Water bulges on both sides of Earth
Which planet is the biggest in our solar system?
Jupiter
Why do we always see the same side of the Moon?
It spins at the same speed it orbits
What would happen if Earth had no gravity?
The Moon would drift away
Why does the Moon look different each night?
We see different amounts of sunlight on it
What causes the two bulges of water on Earth?
The Moon’s gravity and Earth being pulled
What do astronauts wear in space to stay safe?
Space suits
Is the Moon spinning, orbiting, or both?
Both
What is gravity doing to the Moon all the time?
Pulling it toward Earth
Why don’t we always see a full Moon?
The Moon’s position changes how much light we see
Why do we move through tides instead of water staying still?
Earth spins through the bulges
What galaxy do we live in?
The Milky Way