Moons of the Solar System
Science: Year 5 & 6 National Curriculum, topic 4.1.6
Moons of the Solar System
Moons are natural objects that orbit planets.
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Moons
- The Earth has one moon.
- The gas planets in our solar system have many more moons.
- For example, Jupiter has 79 moons that we know about!
The Earth's moon
- The Moon is held in orbit around the Earth by the force of gravity.
- The Moon orbits the Earth every 28 days.
Test yourself on Moons of the Solar System
What is the force that holds the moon in orbit around the Earth?
Which planets in the Solar System have many moons?
Which planet has 79 moons that we know about?
How many days does it take for the Moon to orbit the Earth?
What is correct about the moons of the solar system?