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How Long Does It Take the Moon to Orbit Earth?
Overview of the Moon’s Orbit The Moon is the Earth’s only natural satellite and has been orbiting our planet for billions of years. Its orbit is not perfectly circular, but rather elliptical, meaning that the distance between the Earth and the Moon varies throughout its orbit. The average distance between the two is about 238,900 miles (384,400 kilometers). The Moon…
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How Many Stars Are There? Exploring the Vastness of the Universe
Understanding the Scale of the Universe The universe is vast and expansive, spanning distances that are difficult for humans to comprehend. To truly understand the scale of the universe, we must start by exploring our own solar system. Our sun is just one of billions of stars in the Milky Way galaxy, which is estimated to have between 100 and…
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