Curious Kids: Why is the Moon Called the Moon?

[Admin]

Other planets' moons have great names, ours is just what it is.

Curious Kids: Why is the Moon Called the Moon? : Read more

 

[shyvauller]

We could still go by Latin ... "Luna"

 

[rod]

I enjoy observations of the Moon using my telescopes (mostly First Quarter, Last Quarter or waning/waxing phases). When I go out and view the Moon - I do not think about the etymology of the word like this article. I just call it Moon and have some fun viewing