- For the character, see Moon (Changeling).
Sigma Ceti with its moon Krayto.
A moon is a natural satellite that orbits a planet.
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Moons vary in size across the galaxy, from asteroid size to nearly the size of a planet themselves. As a result, their gravitational fields can have differing effects on the planets they orbit. Luna's gravitational pull, for example, effects the tides of Earth.
Such tidal effects would be recognizable even if the moon were cloaked. (TOS - The New Voyages short story: "Visit to a Weird Planet Revisited")
Like planets, moons can vary in their appearance and make-up. Jeraddo orbiting Bajor had a Class M environment that was capable of supporting life, while Luna was a desolate rock, until colonies were established in the 21st century and humans began adapting the landscape. (DS9 episodes: "Progress", "Valiant")
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Translation articles from wIqImu'ghom: moon (Federation Standard) - maS (tlhIngan Hol)- Moon article at Memory Alpha, the wiki for canon Star Trek.
- natural satellite article at Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.