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MOON






                                                                                    • Moon is the only natural satellite of earth.


                                                                                    • It does not have its own light and heat.


                                                                                    • It reflects the light of the sun.


                                                                                    • The surface of moon has many holes known as


                                                                                        craters.


                                                                                    • It lacks an atmosphere and the temperature on

                                                                                        the moon reaches extremes.


                                                                                         - At night it drops below -173 degree C.


                                                                                         - During the day it can rise up to 100 degree C.
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