* The Moon orbits the Earth: The Moon is a natural satellite of Earth, meaning it orbits our planet.
* Stars are far away: Stars are massive balls of hot gas that are incredibly far away from Earth and the Moon.
* The Sun is our closest star: The Sun is the closest star to Earth and the Moon.
While the Moon might appear near different stars in the night sky, it's just a matter of perspective. It's not gravitationally bound to any star other than the Sun, which provides the light and warmth that sustains life on Earth.