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From the fact archive Wednesday, 2 September 2026

You could jump higher on the Moon

The Moon’s gravity is about one-sixth of Earth’s, so your apparent weight would be much lower there.

Your mass stays the same, but the Moon pulls less strongly. That is why astronauts moved in long, gentle hops.

Trusted source: NASA Space Place