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  • Moons and Satellites: Understanding Planetary Orbits
    A natural body that revolves around a planet is called a moon or a satellite.

    * Moon: This is the most common term and usually refers to a large, natural object orbiting a planet. For example, Earth's moon is called "the Moon".

    * Satellite: This is a more general term that can refer to any natural or artificial object orbiting a planet.

    While "satellite" is more scientifically accurate, "moon" is more commonly used when referring to a natural object.

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