how often does the moon orbit the earth
From one new. moon to the next new moon is one complete. lunar cycle. It takes the moon between 27 and 28 days to. complete an orbit around Earth. The moonâs orbit. is measured from one new moon to the next new. moon. It starts in the west and moves toward the east. To complete one full orbit, the moon travels about. 1,423,000 miles.The moon travels very fast.