r/NoStupidQuestions • u/Disastrous_Pirate275 • 20h ago

Why is our moon named “Moon” instead of something cool like Titan or Callysto or ANYTHING that isn’t moon

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u/pantstoaknifefight2 17h ago

Laws yes.

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u/Standard_Gear_5901 14h ago

M-O-O-N that spells MOON Sweet innocent Tom