1. Earth’s Moon

2. Moon Facts The moon is about 230,000 miles from the Earth Its diameter is 2360 miles which makes it the fifth largest moon in the solar system Temperatures range from 134ºC (273ºF) in the daytime and -153ºC (-244ºF) at night Difference is due to the fact that the moon has no atmosphere

3. Moon Facts Cont’d The moons gravity is about 1/6 the gravity of earth If you weigh 120 pounds on Earth you would we _________ on the moon The moon’s gravity has an affect on the Earth’s surface because it causes high and low tides every day

4. Surface of the Moon

5. Lunar Highlands Original lunar surface of the moon- formed 4.5 billion years ago Very hilly and mountainous Made of lighter and lower density igneous rock

6. Lunar Maria “Maria” means Sea Galileo thought these dark patches were oceans Pools of dried lava Rock is darker and more dense igneous rock

7. Lunar Maria

8. Lunar Craters Moon’s surface is covered with large craters. Most were formed about 4 billion years ago Largest crater is about 200 miles in diameter Moon has no atmosphere to protect it from incoming meteoroids

9. Why Do We Always See the Same Side of the Moon? The moon rotates on its axis every 28 days The moon revolves around the sun every 28 days