Question about moons? This one has me stumped...?

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Why do all of the other planets' moons have names, but the Earth's moon is just called, "The Moon?"

2006-08-24 16:45:00 · 3 answers · asked by *~HoNeYBeE~* 5 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space

Because that simply is the most common name. It has also been called Luna, Selene, and many other names in other languages.

2006-08-24 16:48:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋

It's name is Luna.

2006-08-24 23:47:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

because you don't need a name if you are the only one

2006-08-25 01:20:49 · answer #3 · answered by iberius 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋