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    Dec 16, 2008, 02:59 AM
    Moons rate of orbit
    What is the rate at which the moon orbit earth
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    Dec 16, 2008, 06:38 AM

    It orbits once every 27.3 days, the average orbital radius is about 384,400km.

    From these you should be able to work out it's average orbital speed.

    Let me know if you need more help.
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