Very Simple
True or False:
The moon is smaller than the Earth
True
What is Earth's natural satellite?
The moon is earth's natural satellite
1. HOW MANY MOONS CAN FIT IN THE EARTH?
We can fit about 50 moons inside the Earth.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE THE MOON TO COMPLETE ONE CYCLE OF PHASES?
It takes 29.5 days for the moon to complete one series of phases from new moon, to full and back to new again.
True or False:
There is no water on the moon.
False
Is the moon made of cheese?
No
How long will the Rashid Rover mission last?
The mission will last one lunar day, or 14 Earth days.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE LIGHT TO TRAVEL FROM THE MOON TO EARTH?
Light takes about 1.28 seconds to cover the average distance from the moon to the Earth.
How did the Rashid rover get its name?
The rover is named in honour of the late Sheikh Rashid Al Saeed, the former Ruler of Dubai and the father of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai.
How high can you jump on the Moon?
On the moon you can jump 9 feet (2.7 meters) in the air compared to just 1.5 feet on earth
_______ is the first lunar spacecraft built by an Arab country
Rashid Rover
Where was the Rashid Rover built?
It was built by the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre,Dubai
HOW LONG IS A DAY ON THE MOON?
A lunar day, i.e. the time it takes the moon to rotate once about its axis, is just over 27.32 Earth days.
Does the Moon really have volcanoes?
Yes, the Moon has some volcanoes, but scientists classify them as “dead” volcanoes because they have not erupted for millions, perhaps billions, of years.
HOW MANY DAYS DOES A FULL MOON LAST?
To us as observers, the moon looks for for around three days but, in reality, the full moon lasts but a moment, on the turn from waxing to waning.
Did the Rashid Rover go to Pluto?
No,it went to the moon.
What will Rashid do on the moon?
The rover will study the properties of lunar(ie,moon) soil, the geology of the Moon, dust movement, and other surface related matters.
Who was the first man who landed on the moon?
Neil Armstrong
How much does the Rashid rover weigh in pounds?
It weighs 22.04 pounds.
How will the rover travel to the Moon and land on the surface?
A lander is a type of spacecraft that can touch down on a planetary surface.
Rashid was integrated into the lander last month and together the package was expected to be shipped to the launch site at that time.
Will there be more Moon missions by the UAE?
Yes
When and where was the successful launch of the Rashid Rover?
11 December,11:38am[UAE TIME] from Florida
HOW MANY TIMES DOES THE MOON ORBIT THE EARTH IN A YEAR?
The moon orbits Earth just over 13 times per year.
HOW IS A NEW MOON DIFFERENT FROM A LUNAR ECLIPSE?
A new moon is caused by sun being on the far side of the moon from Earth’s perspective. A lunar eclipse happens during a full moon. The sun is lighting the surface facing Earth but Earth’s shadow causes the moon to go dark.
HOW OFTEN IS THERE A MONTH WITH NO FULL MOON?
It is impossible for any month except February to pass without a full moon occurring. Roughly every 21 years, February has no full moon, causing the January before and March after to each have two.