TITLE

The Moon

AUTHOR(S)

Farndon, John

PUB. DATE

January 2003

SOURCE

Space (1-59084-472-6);2003, p50

SOURCE TYPE

Book

DOC. TYPE

Book Chapter

ABSTRACT

The Moon orbits the Earth once every month. During the first half of each monthly cycle, the Moon waxes. During the second half, it wanes. A lunar month is the time between one full moon and the next. The Moon has no atmosphere. The Moon's surface has dark patches called seas. INSET: STAR FACT.

ACCESSION #

9335266

Tags: MOON;  NATURAL satellites

 

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