Geoselenic

/ˌdʒiːoʊsəˈlenɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to both Earth and the Moon, or the gravitational relationship between them.

Etymology

From 'geo-' (earth) plus 'selenic' (from Selene, the Greek goddess of the Moon), combining to describe phenomena involving both bodies.

Kelly Says

The geoselenic relationship is why we have tides—the Moon's gravity pulls on Earth's oceans, and few people realize that without this cosmic dance, our planet would be a very different place.

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