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The Moon is the natural satellite of the Earth. In ancient times, it was frequently described with the term "planet" because this term derives from the Greek word for "wanderer"; the Moon moving roughly 12° per day from west to east is the fastest of these "wanderers" in front of the projected constellations.

Images of the Moon

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  One lunation observed in central Europe (Austria/ Germany). Credits: Susanne M Hoffmann.

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  The Moon short before occultation of Saturn (upper left) in January 2025.

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  Venus and Moon at Dusk (SMH 2025)

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  Saturn, Venus and Moon at Dusk (SMH 2025)

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  Moon and Venus at Dusk (SMH 2025).

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  Moon and Venus in morning twilight above Austrian mountains (CC BY Susanne M Hoffmann 2016).

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  Simulation of the Moon in front of the Pleiades star cluster (Stellarium) to show the sizes: the moon does not cover all stars at once.

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  Reflection of the Moon in a puddle of water (SMH 2025): this is the waxing moon as if seen from the southern hemisphere but observed in the northern hemisphere.