Moon
Natural satellite
The Moon is Earth's only natural satellite. It orbits at an average distance of 384,400 km, about 30 times the diameter of Earth. Over time Earth's gravity has caused tidal locking, causing the same side of the Moon to always face Earth. Wikipedia
Radius: 1,079.6 mi
Orbital period: 27 days
Distance to Earth: 238,900 mi
Gravity: 1.62 m/s²
Age: 4.53 billion years
Roman goddess: Luna
Escape velocity: 2.38 km/s; (8600 km/h; 5300 mph)
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