Moon
Moon ☽
Earth’s only natural satellite, slowly drifting away by about 3.8 cm a year. It always shows us the same face because its rotation is locked to its orbit.
| Diameter | 3,474 km |
|---|---|
| Distance from Earth | 384,400 km |
| Rotation period | 27.3 days |
| Orbital period | 27.32 days |
| Symbol | ☽ Astronomical symbols |
| Naked-eye visible | Yes |