The Moon is Earth's only natural satellite. It orbits at an average distance of 384400 km, about 30 times the planet's diameter. The Moon always presents the same side to Earth, because gravitational pull has locked its rotation to the planet. This results in the lunar day of 29.5 days matching the lunar month. The Moon's gravitational pull – and to a lesser extent the Sun's – are the main drivers of the tides.

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  • “Everyone is a moon, and has a dark side which he never shows to anybody.” ― Mark Twain

  • “Don't tell me the moon is shining; show me the glint of light on broken glass.” ― Anton Chekhov

  • “Yours is the light by which my spirit's born: - you are my sun, my moon, and all my stars.” ― E.E. Cummings

  • “The moon is a loyal companion. It never leaves. It’s always there, watching, steadfast, knowing us in our light and dark moments, changing forever just as we do. Every day it’s a different version of itself. Sometimes weak and wan, sometimes strong and full of light. The moon understands what it means to be human. Uncertain. Alone. Cratered by imperfections.” ― Tahereh Mafi

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