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Some Facts about the Moon, the Natural Satellite of Earth
The Moon travels around the Earth in an oval-shaped orbit.
Scientists think the Moon was formed long ago when Earth crashed into a Mars-sized object.
We always see the same side of the Moon from Earth. You have to go into space to see the other side.
The video on the right shows how the Moon rotates around itself!
About the Moon
- Mass: 7.35 × 1022 kg
- Equatorial diameter: 3,474.8 km
- Surface Gravity: 1.622 m/s²
- Average Temperature: 21°C
Some Facts about the Moon
- The Moon travels around the Earth in an oval-shaped orbit.
- It was formed when a rock smashed into Earth.
- There is water on the Moon!
Things to Know about the Planets in Our Solar System
| Planets | Diameter | Temperature |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury | 4,879.4 km | 167°C |
| Venus | 12,104 km | 464°C |
| Earth | 12,742 km | 15°C |
| Mars | 6,779 km | 27.2°C |
| Jupiter | 139,820 km | -150°C |
| Saturn | 116,460 km | -176.11°C |
| Uranus | 50,724 km | -213.889°C |
| Neptune | 49,244 km | -225°C |