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How Far Is the Moon?

How Far Is the Moon?

The moon is approximately 238,855 miles (384,400 km) away from the Earth. It’s such a big gap that you can almost fit all the 7 other planets in between.

Earth Rotation: The Day-Night Boundary

Earth Rotation: The Day-Night Boundary

As the Earth spins, the sun always shines on one side which gives it sunlight. When you’re facing the sun, it’s daytime. But when you’re not, it’s night.

What Is the Mesosphere?

What Is the Mesosphere?

Highlights of the mesosphere include: (1) Air is very thin (2) It’s the coldest region of the atmosphere close to -100°C and (3) It’s where meteors burn up.

The Major Ocean Currents of the World

The Major Ocean Currents of the World

Ocean currents are like giant conveyor belts moving huge amounts of water all the time. Wind, temperature and salt gradients all influences ocean currents.