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How many moons does Mercury have?

Question:

First Rock from the Sun:

Mercury is the closest planet to the sun at a distance of approximately 36 million miles. It is a terrestrial planet, which means it has a hard, rocky surface. Mercury also has a short year of 88 Earth days, which means it revolves around the sun, quite quickly.

Answer and Explanation:

Mercury has no moons but it resembles a moon itself, with a pockmarked surface from repeated hits from meteors and asteroids. Mercury is a very small...

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