Blog postWhat is the Purpose of the Moon?
What is the Purpose of the Moon?
The moon is Earth’s natural satellite. It orbits our planet and provides illumination at night, hence the word “lunacy” for insane behavior that happens mostly at night. It also affects the tides of the ocean, which are caused by the…
595Blog postMercury, the Fastest Planet in the Solar System
Mercury, the Fastest Planet in the Solar System
With a year lasting just as long as a single day on Earth, Mercury is the fastest planet in the solar system. At its closest orbital approach to the Sun, Mercury travels at almost 48,000 kmph (30,000 mph). That’s almost three times faster…
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