In this animated video segment adapted from NASA, astronomer Doris Daou explains how the forces of speed and gravity keep the Moon in a constant orbit around Earth.
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Astronomy Picture of the Day
September 14th, 2017
shows daily (back to June 16 1995) a different image or photograph of the universe along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer.