| − | A '''moon''' is a body of mass which orbits a [[planet]].<ref>A moon can also orbit another moon, creating a "moon moon" - this is theoretically repeatable, but anything past a moon moon is likely in an unstable orbit.</ref> The [[Earth]]'s Moon (sometimes known as "Luna") is a natural [[satellite]] orbiting Earth at an average distance of about 238,000 miles (380,000 km). The orbital speed of the moon, combining with the reflection of sunlight, creates what we know as "phases of the moon." This, in turn, is the basis for our monthly calendar: a full (or new) moon occurs roughly once per month.<ref>https://answersingenesis.org/astronomy/the-splendor-of-gods-creation/</ref> '''''The [[Bible]] states that the Moon was created separately on Day Four along with the Sun and stars, while [[science]] has no theory for the Moon's origin that is supported by any real evidence'''''. | + | A '''moon''' is a body of mass that orbits a [[planet]].<ref>A moon can also orbit another moon, creating a "moon moon" - this is theoretically repeatable, but anything past a moon moon is likely in an unstable orbit.</ref> The [[Earth]]'s Moon (sometimes known as "Luna") is a natural [[satellite]] orbiting Earth at an average distance of about 238,000 miles (380,000 km). The orbital speed of the moon, combined with the reflection of sunlight, creates what we know as "phases of the moon." This, in turn, is the basis for our monthly calendar: a full (or new) moon occurs roughly once per month.<ref>https://answersingenesis.org/astronomy/the-splendor-of-gods-creation/</ref> '''''The [[Bible]] states that the Moon was created separately on Day Four along with the Sun and stars, while [[atheistic science]] has no theory for the Moon's origin that is supported by any real evidence'''''. |
| − | Our Moon is unique in the solar system in its large relative size compared with the [[Earth]]. The Moon appears from the Earth to be the same size as the [[Sun]], in perfect artistic symmetry, unlike any known other planet-moon system. Moreover, unlike most planets in the [[solar system]], [[Earth]] has only one moon, which is designed in three remarkable ways: (1) it rotates and revolves such that only one side is ever visible to the Earth (a common characteristic seen in every single moon in the solar system<ref>https://science.nasa.gov/moon/tidal-locking/</ref>) (2) it is moving away at such a slow rate, it will not noticeably shrink in our sky for thousands of years, (3) its side that faces the Earth is smooth, while the side that remains hidden is jagged. To those on [[Earth]], the Moon appears as an artistic disc that goes through phases of varying visibility from Earth. | + | Our Moon is unique in the solar system in its large relative size compared with the [[Earth]]. The Moon appears from the Earth to be the same size as the [[Sun]], in perfect artistic symmetry, unlike any known other planet-moon system. Moreover, unlike most planets in the [[solar system]], [[Earth]] has only one moon, which is designed in three remarkable ways: (1) it rotates and revolves such that only one side is ever visible to the Earth<ref>Some other large moons in our solar system has a similar characteristic, while some other small moons do not. ''See generally'' https://science.nasa.gov/moon/tidal-locking/</ref>) (2) it is moving away from [[Earth]]] at a slow rate, such that it could have existed in its current form for many millions of years, (3) its side that faces the Earth is smooth, while the side that remains hidden is jagged. To those on [[Earth]], the Moon appears as an artistic disc that goes through phases of varying visibility from Earth. |