scientifically speaking.
2007-02-23 17:42:08 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
The english name is The Moon. The latin name is Luna. The greek name is Selene. Other cultures probably have their own names but those 3 are the most well-known.
2007-02-23 18:10:03 · answer #1 · answered by Arkalius 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dunno, I always call her moon, so I did some research
Is there another name for the Moon?
The International Astronomical Union (IAU) decides on names for things in the Solar System, such as planets, asteroids, and moons. I asked Dr. Aksnes, the chairman of the group that decides on names for planetary systems and what's in them, this question. It turns out that the IAU has not decided on a single name for the Moon (or the Sun for that matter), but supports the common practice of using the name of the Moon (or the Sun) in any language. Without capitalization, the word "moon" can be interpreted as any other moon and the word "sun" as any other star.
2007-02-24 01:46:37 · answer #2 · answered by ashleynicole452 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its only formal English name is "the Moon", although it is often referred to by its Latin name, Luna.
2007-02-24 01:46:06 · answer #3 · answered by asfalcon13 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it was named MOON---but then when they discovered other MOONS they said that callin them ALL moons will confuse so THEN they started to name them but still there are 2 UN-NAMED moons and 2 which hav the SAME name
2007-02-24 06:31:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Luna
2007-02-24 01:45:09 · answer #5 · answered by smoothie 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The moon!
Different cultures might give it different names based on religious significance, though.
2007-02-24 01:45:43 · answer #6 · answered by Don Quesadia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Moon. In Latin it is Luna.
2007-02-24 03:15:06 · answer #7 · answered by Kahlo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
moon is the NAME!!!!!its a satellite and moon is the name.
2007-02-24 06:38:35 · answer #8 · answered by Nelle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its just "moon"
2007-02-24 05:33:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"The" .... LOL , just kidding .
I believe it's " Luna"
2007-02-24 01:49:04 · answer #10 · answered by Ej G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋