Moon



The Moon is a sphere. It has a diameter of 32 miles and is located approximately 3000 miles above the surface of the earth.

Topics

 * — The Tides
 * — The Solar Eclipse
 * — The Lunar Eclipse
 * — Nearside Always Seen
 * — Phases of the Moon
 * — A Close Look at the Lunar Lander

Moon Spherical
The Moon is thought to be spherical due to a slight rocking back and fourth over its monthly cycle called Lunar Liberation, where more than 50% of the lunar surface can be seen over time.





Moon's Appearance
On the topic of the Moon's appearance, in Earth Not a Globe we read: