Solar System/Moon

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Size

The Moon's diameter is 3476 kilometers, or 0.2764 times that of Earth. This makes the Moon far larger relative to its planet than any other planetary moon in the solar system. In absolute terms it is the fifth largest planetary satellite in the solar system.

Physical characteristics

The surface

The maria and terrae

The enigma of the craters

Water in the craters

Seismology

Moonquakes

Internal structure

Magnetism

Atmosphere

Origin and evolution

Large impact hypothesis

Age of the Moon

The Conquest Of The Moon

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