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Grammar

Capitalization

Is the word moon capitalized?
  

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I always capitalize "Moon" when speaking about Earth's satellite. In that instance, "Moon" is acting as a name and not the word which defines the object, although be aware that it is common for "Moon" to get a definite article when speaking about Earth's satellite. In any other instance, such as "One of Jupiter's moons" or "The largest moon of Saturn," you never capitalize it.

  • I always capitalize "Moon" when speaking about Earth's satellite.
  • In that instance, "Moon" is acting as a name and not the word which defines the object, although be aware that it is common for "Moon" to get a definite article when speaking about Earth's satellite.
  • In any other instance, such as "One of Jupiter's moons" or "The largest moon of Saturn," you never capitalize it.
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I always capitalize "Moon" when speaking about Earth's satellite. In that instance, "Moon" is acting as a name and not the word which defines the object, although be aware that it is common for "Moon" to get a definite article when speaking about Earth's satellite.

In any other instance, such as "One of Jupiter's moons" or "The largest moon of Saturn," you never capitalize it.

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