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Orbit of the Moon

space Maturity 7-9

The Moon goes around our Earth. It moves in a big circle. The Moon stays near us. It helps us see at night. It is a very cool sight. Do you like the Moon?

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comparison of Hill sphere and Roche limit.svg
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Young p174 original.png
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Earth-Moon.PNG
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Moon Phase and Libration, 2026 (SVS5587 -...
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Moon paths.gif
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Moon-Earth distance, Moon phases.gif
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Lunar libration with phase Oct 2007 HD.gif
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