In this video, we explore the fascinating distance between Earth and the Moon and dive into the scale of the universe. Discover how far the Moon really is, and how it compares to the vastness of ...

The whole problem is that, on the scale of the solar system, the Earth and moon are so close together that you can't see their relative motion. But I'm sure textbook authors will keep trying.

Earth doesn't really have a second moon—but here's what would happen if we did. If you were hoping to see the “mini moon,” you’ve probably been disappointed.

The short answer is that you would weigh roughly one-sixth your Earth weight on the Moon. So if your bathroom scale reads 180 pounds (81.6 kilograms) on Earth, it would read 30 pounds (13.6 kg) on ...