Moon
The Moon is the only natural satellite of Earth. It orbits around Earth at an average distance of 384,399 kilometres (238,854 mi), a distance roughly 30 times the width of Earth. It completes an orbit in relation to Earth and the Sun (synodically) every 29.5 days. The Moon and Earth are bound by gravitational attraction, which is stronger on the sides facing each other. The resulting tidal forces are the main driver of Earth's tides, and have pulled the Moon to always face Earth with the same near side. This tidal locking effectively synchronizes the Moon's rotation period to its orbital period.
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- proper nounThe Earth's moon Luna; the sole natural satellite of the Earth, represented in astronomy and astrology by ☾.
- proper nounThe god of the Moon in Heathenry.
- noun(by extension of Moon) Any natural satellite of a planet.
- nounA month, particularly a lunar month.
- verbTo display one's buttocks to, typically as a jest, insult, or protest.
- verb(usually followed by over or after) To fuss over something adoringly; to be infatuated with someone.
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Square from a 'Crazy Quilt'
Square from a 'Crazy Quilt'
