What is a Moon?
A moon is a natural satellite that orbits a planet. Some planets have dozens of moons, while others have none. Earth has just one Moon, but Jupiter has over 90 moons!
Earth’s Moon: The Only Moon Humans Have Visited
Earth’s Moon is the fifth-largest moon in the Solar System. It affects tides, stabilizes Earth’s rotation, and has been explored by astronauts during the Apollo missions.
Largest Moons in the Solar System
- Ganymede (Jupiter) – The largest moon, even bigger than Mercury.
- Titan (Saturn) – Has rivers and lakes of liquid methane.
- Europa (Jupiter) – Believed to have a subsurface ocean that may support life.
- Io (Jupiter) – The most volcanic world in the Solar System.
Scientists believe moons like Europa and Enceladus may harbor alien life beneath their icy surfaces!
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