Stunning NASA pictures of the Moon

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Moons are everywhere- around planets, dwarf planets, and even asteroids.

Moons are also called planetary satellites.

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Moons orbit planets, dwarf planets, asteroids, and even objects far beyond Neptune.

There are 891+ confirmed moons- 421 orbit planets, and over 470 orbit dwarf planets and asteroids.

The Moon likely formed 4.5 billion years ago after a Mars-sized object struck Earth.

NASA's Apollo missions (1969-1972) brought back Moon rocks that help us learn its history.

Some asteroids and distant icy bodies beyond Neptune have their own tiny moons.

Some moons have icy surfaces, others are rocky or volcanic. Each one is unique in its way.

By studying moons, scientists can better understand how planets change and what lies beyond Earth.

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