The force that pulls the moon toward Earth is called

Gravity, it creates a pull causing the moon to stay next to the earth and not float off

The force that pulls the moon toward Earth is called _Gravity_.

Explanation:

Gravity is the force that holds the planets in orbit around the sun and keeps the moon to orbit around Earth. the moon pulls the oceans towards it causing ocean tides, because of the gravitational pull. gravity creates planets and stars by pulling material together from which stars and planets are made.