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playing a crucial role in sustaining life as we know it,
The moon exerts a profound influence on Earth.
Its gravitational pull generates the tides, which not only shape our coastlines but also potentially aided the transition of early life from oceans to land.
The moon stabilizes Earth's axial tilt, preventing drastic shifts that could disrupt the planet's climate and seasons.
Its cycles have guided the evolutionary paths of numerous species, shaping their behaviors and adaptations over millennia.
The moon's presence has been a constant companion throughout Earth's history, leaving an indelible mark on the very fabric of life itself.
Cool Moon Facts
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The Moon is Earth's only permanent natural satellite.
It is the fifth largest natural satellite in the Solar System and the largest relative to the size of the planet it orbits. It is also the second densest satellite after Jupiter's moon Io (the most volcanically active world in the solar system).
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The Moon always shows the same face to Earth due to synchronous rotation.
Its surface is marked by large dark plains, craters, and ancient crustal highlands. The near side is characterized by volcanic 'maria'.
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The Moon is moving away from the Earth at a rate of approximately 3.8 cm per year.
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The Moon's gravitational influence produces ocean tides, body tides, and the slight lengthening of the day.
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The Sun and the Moon are not the same size.
From Earth, they appear to be similar in size, but the Moon is actually 400 times smaller than the Sun and 400 times closer to Earth.
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The Moon was likely formed when a rock the size of Mars collided with Earth about 4.5 billion years ago.