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EVERY. SINGLE. MOON. RANKED.

Authors :
LEMAN, JENNIFER
Source :
Popular Mechanics. May/Jun2024, p24-36. 13p. 6 Color Photographs, 4 Black and White Photographs, 1 Chart.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

This document provides a comprehensive list of various moons in our solar system, highlighting interesting facts about each moon. It explains that moons are objects that orbit other celestial bodies and come in different shapes and sizes. The document also discusses different types of moon movement, such as prograde and retrograde orbits, and explains the concept of eccentricity. It mentions that Mercury and Venus do not have moons due to their proximity to the sun and provides some theories about why this is the case. The document concludes with a tally of moons by planet or dwarf planet. [Extracted from the article]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00324558
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Popular Mechanics
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
176644539