Why is the gravitational attraction of the Moon to Earth greater than the attraction of Earth to Sun?

The gravitational attraction of the Moon to Earth is greater than that of Earth to the Sun because the gravitational force depends on both the masses of the objects and the distance between them. The Moon is much closer to Earth than the Sun is to Earth, resulting in a stronger gravitational pull despite the Sun's much larger mass. The inverse-square law of gravitation means that even a small mass can exert a significant force if it is near enough. Therefore, the proximity of the Moon enhances its gravitational influence on Earth compared to the more distant Sun.