Synchronous Rotation of the Moon

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Why does the same side of the Moon always face the Earth? The Moon has synchronous rotation: it's rotation period is the same as its period of revolution. Earth image credit: NASA

Published by: astrogirlwest Published at: 15 years ago Category: علمی و تکنولوژی
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