21+ Interesting Moon Facts for Students in English

Reading Moon facts helps students enhance their understanding of the solar system and its constituents. In simple words, the Moon is a large natural object that travels around the Earth. It is also the brightest object in the sky after the Sun. Compared to the distance between other planets and Earth, the distance between the Moon and Earth is shorter and about 238,900 miles. Did you know that the Moon is close enough to affect the level of seas on Earth, often causing tides? Read this blog to learn more interesting moon facts for students in English. 

Age	4.53 billion years
Orbital period	27 days
Surface area	3.793×107 km2; (0.074 of Earth’s)
Surface pressure	10−7 Pa (1 picobar) (day); 10−10 Pa (1 femtobar); (night)

Amazing Moon Facts for Kids

Moon, its unique features, and its influence on our planet Earth have made it a popular topic among scientists and researchers. Here are some amazing facts about Moon for kids to enhance their general knowledge:

1. The Moon is the sole natural satellite of our planet.
2. The Moon always shows us the same face due to tidal locking.
3. Its surface is pockmarked with craters from asteroid and comet impacts.
4. The Moon lacks a significant atmosphere, making temperature extremes harsh.
5. Water ice exists in permanently shadowed craters near the poles.
6. Twelve astronauts have walked on the Moon as part of the Apollo missions.

7. The Moon is gradually moving away from Earth.
8. The Moon formed from debris after a massive collision with Earth.
9. The Moon has a very weak magnetic field compared to Earth’s.
10. The lunar surface is covered in a layer of fine dust called regolith.
11. The Moon’s surface experiences extreme temperature fluctuations, from scorching hot to freezing cold.
12. Recent discoveries have confirmed the presence of water ice on the Moon.

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Fun Facts about the Moon

The surface of the moon is filled with mysteries and questions about how it influences tides or reflects sunlight. Here are some fun facts about the Moon for kids to learn more about its appearance and properties.

1. The Moon is a big, rocky ball, about a quarter of Earth’s size.
2. The Moon is Earth’s only natural satellite, orbiting around it.
3. The Moon shines because it reflects sunlight.
4. Gravity on the Moon is much weaker than on Earth, so you’d weigh less there.
5. The Moon’s surface can be very hot or very cold, depending on whether it’s facing the Sun.

6. It’s got mountains, craters, and flat areas called seas, made of hardened lava.
7. We only see one side of the Moon from Earth. The other side is called the far side.
8. The Moon might have formed from a giant collision between Earth and another planet.
9. The Moon seems to change shape as it orbits, but it’s just the way sunlight falls on it.
10. It takes about 27 days for the Moon to circle Earth.

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Quiz on Facts About Moon

Test your knowledge about the Moon! Choose the correct answer for the given questions and then match your answers using the answer key at the end.

1. Why does the Moon appear to change shape?

A) It’s actually changing shape.

B) The Earth is blocking different parts of it.

C) The Sun is illuminating different parts of it.

D) It’s an optical illusion.

2. What is the name of the side of the Moon we never see from Earth?

A) The Dark Side

B) The Far Side

C) The Hidden Side

D) The Back Side

3. How long does it take the Moon to orbit the Earth?

A) 7 days

B) 14 days

C) 27.3 days

D) 365 days

4. What causes the tides on Earth?

A) The Sun’s gravity

B) The Earth’s rotation

C) The Moon’s gravity

D) Ocean currents

5. What is the largest impact crater on the Moon?

A) Tycho Crater

B) Copernicus Crater

C) South Pole- Atiken Basin

D) Clavius Crater

Answer Key

1. C

2. B

3. C

4. C

5. C

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