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Moon

Earth's only natural satellite, a rugged and heavily cratered rocky world that plays a major role in stabilizing Earth's rotation and driving ocean tides. Explored extensively by ISRO's Chandrayaan missions.

Moon

Physical & Orbital Properties

Mass
7.34 × 10²² kg
Gravity
1.62 m/s²
Temperature
-53 °C
Orbital Period
27.3 days
Distance from Earth
384,400 km

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of astronomical body is Moon?

Moon is classified as a moon (rocky). Earth's natural satellite explored by Chandrayaan

What is the mass and gravity of Moon?

Moon has a mass of 73420000000000000000000.0 and a surface gravity of 1.62 m/s².

How far is Moon from Earth?

Moon is located approximately 384,400 km from Earth.

What is the orbital period of Moon?

Moon has an orbital period of 27.3 days.

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