The moon is actually moving away from Earth at a rate of 1.5 inches per year.
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In the last 7 years, humanity has discovered 43 potentially habitable planets.
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There are approximately 3,500 astronomers in the U.S. - but over 15,000 astrologers.
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41% of the moon is not visible from earth at any time.
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The earth is .02 degrees hotter during a full moon.
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The Earth gets heavier each day by tons, as meteoric dust settles on it.
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Lightning strikes about 6,000 times per minute on this planet!
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The earth rotates more slowly on its axis in March than in September.
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