1. A look at our nearest neighbor in Space!
The Moon
A look at our nearest neighbor in Space!

2. What is the Moon? A natural satellite
One of more than 96 moons in our Solar System
The only moon of the planet Earth

3. Moon Facts About 384,000 km (240,000 miles) from Earth
3,468 km (2,155 miles) in diameter (about 25% the size of Earth)
“Born” about 4-5 billion years ago.

4. Moon Characteristics No atmosphere No liquid water
Extreme temperatures
Daytime = 130C (265°F)
Nighttime = -190C (-310 F)
1/6 Earth’s gravity

5. Moon Facts Revolution – Moon orbits the Earth every 27.3 days
The moon rises in the east and sets in the west
Rotation – Moon turns on its axis every 27.3 days
Same side of Moon always faces Earth
Moon Facts

6. It’s Just a Phase Moonlight is reflected sunlight
Half the moon’s surface is always reflecting light
From Earth we see different amounts of the Moon’s lit surface
The amount seen is called a “phase”

7. Waxing – Where the illuminated area is increasing.
Waxing and Waning
Waxing – Where the illuminated area is increasing.
Waning – Where the illuminated area is decreasing.

8. FOUR MAIN SHAPES
FULL
Four Basic Shapes
CRESCENT
GIBBOUS
QUARTER

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