Moon

## Basic Information

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* Orbits around the Earth
* Has a radius of 1740 Km (making it the 5th biggest moon).
* Has a rocky composition with a poor metal content.
* No atmosphere
* Shows different phases based on the moon's position in its orbit.

## How Has The Moon Benefited Earth?

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* Controls Water movement (tides)
* Fixed the Earths wobble (see Earth Creation/History for more information)
* May Also help Protect us from collisions from other objects (ex. Meteors)
* Provides natural light during the night as a result from the reflection of light from the Sun