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First Moon Landing

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How Fast the Moon Travels

The moon travels at about 2,288 miles per hour as it orbits the earth. The interesting part about this is that the speed of the moon is an estimate. This is because the moon travels at different speeds depending on where it is in its orbit. When it is further away from the earth, the moon travels more slowly than it does when it is closer...

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The Moon Does not have an Atmosphere

Moon One of the most interesting facts about the moon is how different it is than earth. The moon does not have an atmosphere like we do on earth. The moon does not have weather, and therefore, it does not have erosion. Anything that was placed on the moon or any marks that have been made on its surface will last for millions of years....

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Is There Water on the Moon?

Moon One of the biggest questions that people had about the moon was if there is water on it or not. There were many missions that astronauts went on in order to find an answer to this question. However, it took many years before they finally came to their conclusion. There actually is water on the moon, but it was not found until November...

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Alan Sheppard and the Golf Ball

Moon Alan Sheppard was one of the astronauts that took a trip to the moon. During this time, scientists were curious about what the environment was like on the moon. Alan Sheppard decided that he would hit a golf ball on the moon just as he would on earth. On the moon, the golf ball acted very differently. Since there is not a gravitational...

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Neil Armstrong and His Footprints

Picture: moon Neil Armstrong was the first man from the United States to set foot on the moon. Not only was this an important time in history, but there is an interesting fact that goes along with it. Of course, when he set foot on the moon, he left footprints behind just as you would if you were to step on a beach. However, on the moon...

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The Shape of a Crescent Moon

Crescent Moon When you see a crescent moon, it does not mean that the moon has changed shape in any way. You are only able to see the portion of the moon that the sun is currently shining on. The earth is between the sun and the moon, and this is what causes a shadow to be cast on the moon. Depending on where the sun and the earth are...

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Traveling Between the Moon and Earth

Moon and Earth Astronauts typically travel between the moon and earth. Since the environment is extremely different on the moon, it is essential for them to wear special spacesuits in order for them to be able to survive in the atmosphere of the moon. You have to be in good physical condition in order to be an astronaut because on earth,...

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The Many Moons of Jupiter

Moons of Jupiter The planet Jupiter has a number of moons, which is very different from earth. Earth only has one moon, while Jupiter has at least 60 of them. Jupiter's moons vary in size from extremely small to immense. There are names for many of the moons that have been found near Jupiter. There are a lot of the moons that have recently...

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What a Blue Moon Is

Blue Moon Since there are times when there will not be a full moon during a month, you will find that there may be two full moons in the month after. When there are two full moons in a single month, it is known as a blue moon. Of course, the moon does not actually turn blue during these times. The first full moon of the month is just...

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Full Moons Do Not Occur Each Month

Full Moon You may never have thought about it, but most people believe that there is a full moon that occurs each month of the year. However, this is not necessarily true. It is possible to have months that do not have a full moon at all. This typically happens during the month of February because it is the shortest month of the year....

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