moon

@vanities (11395)
Davao, Philippines
January 31, 2007 8:11pm CST
why does the same side of the moon always face the earth??
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gemini1960
@gemini1960 (1161)
• Philippines
2 Feb 07
this condition exists maybe coz the moon spins on its axis in precisely the same length of time that it takes to revolve once around the earth...
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shopkaro
@shopkaro (284)
• India
1 Feb 07
hey i responded it earlier
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Lydia1901
@Lydia1901 (16351)
• United States
24 Feb 07
I think it is because the earth moves or rotates but the moon does not and that is how it is that way all the time.
pruthveen
@pruthveen (75)
• India
1 Feb 07
the rotation and revolution of the moon around the earth is equal. so,we can see only one side of the moon.
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shopkaro
@shopkaro (284)
• India
1 Feb 07
well how can i know? it must be surely know by some astronomer or some scientist.
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ginagee
@ginagee (843)
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1 Feb 07
Actaully I don't really know but it is a very good question and has made me sit here and think about it!!
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