Moon

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The Moon is Earth's only natural satellite and the fifth largest moon in the Solar System. It is about one-quarter the size of Earth and is the largest natural satellite relative to the size of its planet. The Moon's gravitational influence produces the ocean tides, body tides, and the slight lengthening of the day.

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  • Distance from Earth: ~384,400 km (238,855 miles)
  • Diameter: 3,474 km (2,159 miles) - about 1/4 of Earth's
  • Orbital period: 27.3 Earth days
  • Rotation period: 27.3 Earth days (tidally locked)
  • Surface gravity: 1.62 m/s² (1/6 of Earth's)
  • Age: ~4.5 billion years
  • Surface temperature: -173°C to 127°C (-279°F to 260°F)
  • Atmosphere: Extremely thin exosphere

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Ilargiaren informazioa

Saioa hasi: Beijing

Eguneratua: 2026-07-12 04:24 CST
Group Propietatea Balioa
Position Altitude 24.2°
Position Azimuth 74.3°
Position Right Ascension 04h43m47s
Position Declination +27°20'58"
Position Distance 360,974 km
Position Constellation Taurus
Appearance Angular Diameter 33.09′
Appearance Illumination 9.8%
Appearance Phase New Moon
Appearance Phase Angle 36.1°
Rise / Set Rises 02:56 local time
Rise / Set Sets 18:01 local time
Rise / Set Maximum Altitude 09:55 local time
Rise / Set Max Altitude Value 77.6°
Monthly Phases Last Quarter 2026-07-07 19:28 UTC
Monthly Phases New Moon 2026-07-14 09:43 UTC
Monthly Phases First Quarter 2026-07-21 11:05 UTC
Monthly Phases Full Moon 2026-07-29 14:35 UTC
Perigee / Apogee Perigee (2026-07-13 07:47) 359,103 km
Perigee / Apogee Apogee (2026-07-25 16:34) 405,575 km