When should you capitalize the word 'moon'?

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When should you capitalize the word 'moon'?

The word 'moon' should be capitalized in the following instances:

1. At the beginning of a sentence: "Moonlight shone through the window."
2. When referring to Earth's natural satellite by its specific name: "Neil Armstrong was the first person to walk on the Moon."
3. When referring to the Moon as a celestial body: "The Moon orbits around the Earth."
4. When the word 'moon' is part of a proper noun or a title: "I watched the movie 'Moonrise Kingdom' last night."

However, it is important to note that when 'moon' is used generically to refer to any moon or as a common noun, it should not be capitalized: "Jupiter has many moons."