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Earth's Moon

Earth's Moon

  • Diameter: 3,474 km (2,159 miles)
  • Orbit:
    • Average Distance from Earth: 384,400 km (238,855 miles)
    • Orbital Period: 27.3 days (sidereal month)
    • Synchronous Rotation: Always shows the same face to Earth.
  • Composition:
    • Surface: Mainly silicate rock with a crust, mantle, and core.
    • Surface Features: Maria (large plains), highlands, craters, and basins.
  • Atmosphere: Extremely thin exosphere, composed of helium, neon, and hydrogen.
  • Influence: Affects Earth's tides due to its gravitational pull.

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