Do astronomers have another name for our moon?

Answer 1

No. Officially, it is only “Moon”

According to UIA definitions, it is officially only "Moon." Visit this page for more information: https://tutor.hix.ai

Astronomers likely also use colloquial terms or historical designations in everyday speech as members of a broader community, but only the Moon is used in scientific astronomy.

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Answer 2

Ivy Allen

Yes, astronomers commonly refer to our moon as "Luna."

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