What would happen if we didn't have the moon?

The moon is just one of those things that we take for granted. It has always been there and it will likely be there for millions of years to come. We're so used to looking up to the night sky and seeing Earth's satellite, that it's difficult to imagine our planet without it. But what would our world be like if there was no moon? Click through to find out.

How was the moon formed?

According to NASA, the moon was likely formed after a body the size of Mars collided with our planet. But what would the world be like if that had never happened?

The tides would be controlled by the sun

This would mean that high and low tides would be at the same time every day.