The Moon orbits Earth in a graceful cosmic dance, taking about 27.3 days to complete one full orbit. This motion creates the phases of the Moon we see from Earth — from new moon to full moon and back again. 🌑🌓🌕🌗 The Moon's gravitational pull is also responsible for Earth's ocean tides, subtly influencing our planet every day. It orbits at an average distance of 384,400 km, always showing the same face due to a phenomenon called tidal locking. This quiet companion stabilizes Earth's rotation