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How Many Miles is it from Earth to the Moon?
Understanding the Earth-Moon Distance: An Overview The distance between the Earth and the Moon is a fascinating topic that has intrigued humans for centuries. The Earth-Moon distance varies constantly due to a number of factors, including the gravitational pull of the Sun and other planets, the Earth’s rotation, and the Moon’s orbit around the Earth. On average, the distance from…
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How Many Miles to the Moon?
How Astronomers Measure the Distance to the Moon Astronomers use a variety of methods to measure the distance between the Earth and the Moon. One of the most accurate methods involves bouncing a laser beam off a mirror that was left on the Moon’s surface by the Apollo 11 mission in 1969. The process, known as Lunar Laser Ranging (LLR),…
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