The Moon
Have you ever looked up at the night sky and seen the Moon? The Moon is a big, round object that goes around the Earth. It's like a big ball of rock in space.
What Does the Moon Do?
The Moon helps us in many ways! It makes the ocean have tides. Tides are when the water goes up and down at the beach. The Moon also gives us light at night. It doesn't make its own light. It reflects light from the Sun.
Fun Facts About the Moon
- The Moon is much smaller than the Earth.
- The Moon has no air to breathe.
- Astronauts have walked on the Moon. They left footprints and flags there!
- The Moon looks different sometimes. Sometimes it's round, and sometimes it's just a little sliver.
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