Suzanne Killian

NIAGARA, Wis. — The moon means many things to different people. For the adventurous, it represents a trip that must be taken someday; they have a need to visit it themselves. For the romantics, it is a welcome addition to an evening walk with a loved one providing just the right ambiance.

For the most practical of men, it provides the balance that is needed to keep the world spinning as it should — let’s not mess with Mother Nature. And, alas, for the overworked, “too busy folks,” it is barely noticed.

I did a quick internet search and learned the following 10 facts about our moon.

— If you set a green pea beside a nickel, you would have a good representation of the moon’s size compared to Earth.

— The moon is earth’s only natural satellite and is about 239,000 miles a

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