the moon
noun
variants
or the Moon
: the large round object that circles the Earth and that shines at night by reflecting light from the sun
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That mission will send scientific payloads to the South Pole region of the moon.
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Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 26 May 2026
When the moon is low in the sky, nearby objects such as buildings, trees and mountains provide visual context, making the moon seem larger.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
The goal of the moon base is to encourage a lunar economy while conducting scientific research and laying the foundation for a Mars expedition, Isaacman stressed.
—CBS News, 26 May 2026
The base would come together during both uncrewed and crewed missions to deliver vehicles, equipment and infrastructure to the moon.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 26 May 2026
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Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 26 May 2026
When the moon is low in the sky, nearby objects such as buildings, trees and mountains provide visual context, making the moon seem larger.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
The goal of the moon base is to encourage a lunar economy while conducting scientific research and laying the foundation for a Mars expedition, Isaacman stressed.
—CBS News, 26 May 2026
The base would come together during both uncrewed and crewed missions to deliver vehicles, equipment and infrastructure to the moon.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 26 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for the moon
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“The moon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20moon. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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