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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The Flammability of Materials on the Moon experiment announced its intention to burn various materials on the moon.
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Ann Manov,
Harpers Magazine,
23 June 2026
The vehicle can launch on both the workhorse Falcon 9 and Starship, the megarocket SpaceX is developing to help humanity settle the moon and Mars, among other tasks.
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Mike Wall,
Space.com,
23 June 2026
To get the best view of the moon, check local weather forecasts in your area to make sure there won't be heavy cloud coverage or storms.
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Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
The name Selene gave us a strong narrative foundation because the moon has long been tied to mythology, travel, romance, and Mediterranean life.
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Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Ann Manov,
Harpers Magazine,
23 June 2026
The vehicle can launch on both the workhorse Falcon 9 and Starship, the megarocket SpaceX is developing to help humanity settle the moon and Mars, among other tasks.
—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
23 June 2026
To get the best view of the moon, check local weather forecasts in your area to make sure there won't be heavy cloud coverage or storms.
—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
The name Selene gave us a strong narrative foundation because the moon has long been tied to mythology, travel, romance, and Mediterranean life.
—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
19 June 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 25 Jun. 2026.
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