The document summarizes key characteristics and facts about the Moon. It notes that the Moon is approximately 3,476 km in diameter, made of rock, and contains craters and flat areas. Unlike Earth, the Moon has no atmosphere and lower gravity. The document discusses theories for how the Moon was formed and its motion around Earth every 27.3 days, allowing us to see only one side. It states that the Moon shines by reflecting sunlight and that the phases of the Moon are caused by its position relative to Earth and the Sun.
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