From the January 2011 issue

Why doesn’t our Moon have a name?

Tod Higgins, Warren, Pennsylvania
By | Published: January 24, 2011 | Last updated on May 18, 2023

Key Takeaways:

  • The Moon's name comes from the Old English word "mona."
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Earth’s Moon.
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The Moon’s English name — Moon — originated as the Old English word mona.

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