Europa vs The Moon
The Moon is about 1.1 times as wide as Europa and The Moon runs the hotter. The Moon is the closer of the two to Earth, with an Earth-similarity index of 0.67.
| Europa | The Moon | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rocky world | Rocky world |
| Size (radius) | 0.24 R⊕ | 0.27 R⊕ |
| Surface gravity | 0.13× Earth | 0.17× Earth |
| Equilibrium temperature | -171°C (-276°F) | -23°C (-10°F) |
| Year (orbital period) | 11.9 years | 27 days |
| Distance from Earth | in our solar system | in our solar system |
| Earth-similarity index | 0.30 | 0.67 |
Common questions
Is Europa bigger than The Moon?
The Moon is the larger of the two: Europa is 0.24 R⊕ across and The Moon is 0.27 R⊕, where Earth is 1 R⊕.
Which has stronger gravity, Europa or The Moon?
The Moon pulls harder: surface gravity is 0.13× Earth on Europa and 0.17× Earth on The Moon.