Mars vs The Moon
Mars is about 1.9 times as wide as The Moon and The Moon runs the hotter.
| Mars | The Moon | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rocky world | Rocky world |
| Size (radius) | 0.53 R⊕ | 0.27 R⊕ |
| Surface gravity | 0.38× Earth | 0.17× Earth |
| Equilibrium temperature | -63°C (-82°F) | -23°C (-10°F) |
| Year (orbital period) | 1.9 years | 27 days |
| Distance from Earth | in our solar system | in our solar system |
| Earth-similarity index | 0.72 | 0.67 |
Common questions
Is Mars bigger than The Moon?
Mars is the larger of the two: Mars is 0.53 R⊕ across and The Moon is 0.27 R⊕, where Earth is 1 R⊕.
Which has stronger gravity, Mars or The Moon?
Mars pulls harder: surface gravity is 0.38× Earth on Mars and 0.17× Earth on The Moon.