The moon that we see in the sky is a ______. (1) Planet (2) Star (3) Sun (4) Satellite

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(4) Satellite Explanation: The moon that we see in the sky is a satellite. It is a companion of our earth and moves round it. Like our earth, there are eight other planets that get heat and light from the sun.

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Last Answer : Neutron Star

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