Planets orbit, moons revolve.

Meaning: Planets move around stars in a fixed path, while moons move around planets in a fixed path.

Choice of Words: Orbit means to move around a celestial body in a fixed path, while revolve means to rotate around an axis. Planets are celestial bodies that revolve around stars, while moons are celestial bodies that revolve around planets.

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• Moons orbit planets sometimes.
• Planets have moons that orbit around them.
• Planets sometimes have moons that orbit them.
• Moons orbit planets.
• Planets revolve around the sun.
• Planets revolve around sun.
• Jupiter's moons are called Galilean moons.
• Moons orbit
• Planets have moons orbiting them.
• Planets had rings or moons nearby.