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The Moon circles the Earth, about 400,000 kilometers from Earth. It does not interact with any other planets.
Other planets farther from the Sun have 2 or more of their own moons. Mars has 2, Jupiter has 63 known moons, Saturn has at least 62, Uranus 27, and Neptune 13 known moons (as of 2011).
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What name is given to a layer of gases that covers a planet star or moon?
The name given to a layer of gases that covers a planet, star, or moon is called an atmosphere. It plays a crucial role in regulating temperature, protecting from harmful radiation, and sustaining life through the presence of gases like oxygen and carbon dioxide.
Which planet does the moon Ariel orbit?
Ariel is a moon of the planet Uranus.
What is the parent planet of the moon?
The parent planet of a moon is the planet that the moon orbits around. For example, the parent planet of Earth's moon is Earth itself. Moons are natural satellites that orbit planets due to gravitational forces, with the parent planet being the primary celestial body that the moon is gravitationally bound to.
What plaNet is Triton on?
Triton is the largest moon of the planet Neptune.
Which moon is large as the planet?
None in our solar system. The Earth's Moon is the largest moon with respect to its planet.
