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The Moon
Why does the Moon follow me when I move?
How fast does the Moon travel around Earth?
How long is a day on the Moon?
How long does it take to travel to the Moon?
What is a blue moon?
What causes a ring around the Moon?
How much would I weigh on the Moon?
How does the Moon shine?
How many astronauts have walked on the Moon?
What is the temperature on the Moon?
How small is the Moon compared to Earth?
How far away is the Moon?
How long is a day on the Moon?
A day on the Moon is 27.32 Earth days or 655.72 hours long.