By Jasreet Kaur25, Sep 2024 06:15 PMjagranjosh.com
Weird facts
The Moon is drifting away from Earth by 3.8 cm yearly. It experiences moonquakes and has extreme temperatures due to a lack of atmosphere. Tap to read more facts about the moon.
Moon's Gradual Drift
The Moon is slowly moving away from Earth at a rate of 3.8 centimeters annually, changing its gravitational effect on Earth's tides over time.
Seismic Activity
Moonquakes, caused by tidal forces, can last up to an hour, much longer than Earthquakes, although they are generally less intense and occur deeper inside.
Moon's Shape
The Moon isn’t perfectly round; it’s slightly egg-shaped with one bulging side always facing Earth due to gravitational forces affecting its rotation.
No Atmosphere
Without an atmosphere, the Moon experiences extreme temperature swings and lacks protection from meteoroids, weather patterns, or sound, making it eerily silent.
Temperature Extremes
The Moon has extreme temperature fluctuations, reaching 127°C in the daytime and dropping to -173°C at night due to its lack of an insulating atmosphere.
Moon’s Gravity
Gravity on the Moon is only 1/6th of Earth's, allowing astronauts to jump much higher and move with greater ease in its low-gravity environment.