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The Moon is way more fascinating than you might imagine! For starters, did you know that it’s slowly moving away from Earth? Yes, about 3.8 centimeters (1.5 inches) per year, which means that Earth’s days are actually getting a little longer over time. The Moon doesn’t glow on its own — it reflects light from the Sun, and we only ever see one side of it because it’s gravitationally blocked by Earth. Oh, and those craters? They’ve been around for billions of years because there’s no wind or water to smooth them out. Scientists think the Moon may have formed when a Mars-sized object crashed into Earth long ago. Plus, without the Moon, Earth’s tilt would fluctuate wildly, making the seasons unpredictable — talk about a cosmic stabilizer! ????✨ #milkyway #universe #didyouknow #blackholes #internationalspacestation #factsthatwillblowyourmind #factsselection #interestingstories #whatif #entertainingscience #wanderingspace Animation created for Adme. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music: Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Subscribe to AdMe: http://goo.gl/DgUonf ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stock materials (photos, videos, and others): https://www.depositphotos.com https://www.shutterstock.com https://www.eastnews.ru ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- More cool articles and videos on http://adme.ru/