It's practically a planet. The Moon is one fourth the size of Earth. With the exception of Pluto and Charon, it is larger in comparison with the planet it orbits than any other satellite in the solar system.
Thereof, why is the moon not considered a planet?
The International Astronomical Union defined a planet as an object that: orbits the sun. has sufficient mass to be round, or nearly round. is not a satellite (moon) of another object.
Also to know, what is the moon classified as?
The Moon is an astronomical body orbiting Earth as its only natural satellite. It is the fifth-largest satellite in the Solar System, and by far the largest among planetary satellites relative to the size of the planet that it orbits (its primary).
Is the sun a planet Yes or no?
Planets don't do that. To answer your question, no, the sun is not a planet. The sun is a star. Just like all the other stars you see in the night sky, except this one is very close to us - in space terms (about 93 million miles from Earth).
Is the moon a dwarf planet?
The five bodies recognized or named as dwarf planets by the IAU: Ceres as seen from the Dawn spacecraft. It is the only dwarf planet in the asteroid belt.
Most likely dwarf planets.
Most likely dwarf planets.
Name | Pluto |
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Diameter relative to the Moon | 68% |
Diameter (km) | 2377±3 |
Mass relative to the Moon | 17.7% |
Mass (×1021 kg) | 13.03±0.03 |