#celestial-bodies

stars  What is the difference between a meteor shower and a comet?

A meteor shower and a comet are two different celestial phenomena, though they are related. A meteor shower occurs when the Earth passes through a...    Read more

science  What is the difference between a meteorite and an asteroid?

Asteroids and meteorites are two terms that are often used interchangeably, but they actually refer to different things. An asteroid is a rocky body...    Read more

wb_sunny  What is the sun's gravitational pull?

The Sun has an immense gravitational pull due to its large mass, which causes other celestial bodies in the solar system to orbit around it. The...    Read more

brightness_2  What is the moon's orbit?

The moon's orbit is the path it takes around the Earth. It takes the moon about 27.3 days to complete one orbit. The moon's orbit is not a perfect...    Read more

explore  How can space exploration be used to understand the behavior of celestial bodies?

Space exploration has been a key factor in advancing our understanding of celestial bodies such as planets, stars, and galaxies. By studying these...    Read more

contact_support  What is the role of tidal locking in the evolution of the solar system?

Tidal locking is a phenomenon that occurs when two celestial bodies, such as a planet and a moon, are gravitationally locked in their orbits around...    Read more

brightness_2  How long is a lunar day?

A lunar day is the period of time it takes for the moon to complete one full rotation on its own axis relative to the sun. Interestingly, a lunar day...    Read more