Which of the following best describes how far the Moon is from Earth and the Sun?
a. The Moon is much closer to the Sun that it is to the Earth
b. The Moon is much closer to the Earth than it is to the Sun
c. The Moon is closer to either Earth or the Sun depending on the time of year
d. The Moon is about the same distance from Earth as it is from the Sun
Answer: b. The Moon is much closer to the Earth than it is to the Sun
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