Astronomy/the moon

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Expert: - 3/29/2004


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what would happen to the Earth if there was no longer a moon?

Answer
Well, in the first place if there wasn't a moon we wouldn't be here (as it was the moon's influence on Earth that made it what it is today).

As to what would happen if it vanished, the most immediate effect would be no tides, followed by no eclipses

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Harry Hayfield

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Particular expert in eclipses (both solar and lunar), but able to answer most questions about astronomy or refer to a website that can help

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Have been interested in eclipses since August 1999 and hope to see the annular eclipse in Scotland next year

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