Moon Buddy

Our Earth's Only Satellite

I am the Earth’s only natural satellite. I am held in orbit by a mutual attraction to Earth’s gravity. Ocean tides are a direct result of my gravitational forces pulling on the Earth.

I was created when Earth was impacted by a massive object at the beginning of the Universe. The expelled material formed me! The half million craters on my surface were created by impacting meteors and asteroids. I don’t emit my own light. It is the Sun’s rays reflecting off my face that produce my brightness. My orbital and rotational periods are the same, so people on Earth can only see one side of me.  Sometimes, my orbit takes me directly between the Earth and the Sun, causing a solar eclipse and plunging parts of the world into total darkness . . .but only for a few minutes.

I am the only celestial body that Earthlings have visited. . . so far:   Mars . . .you may be next!

Features

• Height of toy seated is approximately 5 inches
• All New Materials
• Content: Polyester Fiber
• Conforms to all EU and US Consumer Product Safety Commission Toy Regulations
• Hand Made in China
• Appropriate for children 3 years of age and up
• Care. Spot clean with mild detergent and cold water, but toy may be machine washed in cold water, gentle cycle, if needed.  Best to dry at low or no heat in a pillow case or similar to reduce risk of scratching "eyes."

Age: 3+