Space Facts

    Random Space Facts

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    Tidal forces between the Earth and Moon are slowing the Earth down and pushing the Moon further away.
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    The typical spec of dust that you see floating in the air is half way in size between the Earth and a subatomic particle.
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    The last time that the Sun was in its current position in space around the Milky Way, dinosaurs ruled the Earth.
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    There are two golf balls sitting on the moon.
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    The earth rotates more slowly on its axis in March than in September.
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    Jupiter's magnetosphere is the largest single structure inside the Solar System. If you could see it with your eyes, it would appear larger than our full Moon.
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    Sun Color
    Sun Color
    The Sun is actually white. Viewed from space or a high altitude, it appears as its true color; white. Whereas viewed from a low altitude, atmospheric rendering makes it appear as yellow.
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    It takes eight and a half minutes for light to get from the sun to earth.
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