Thread: moon's rotation
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Old December 11th 05, 06:01 AM posted to alt.astronomy
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Default moon's rotation

"Ryan Evans" wrote in message
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Do we always see the same side of the moon, or does it slowly rotate
in relation to our view?

To me, it seems quite a cooincidence that the moon rotates perfectly
such that we see the same side constantly.

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The moon is tidally locked to the earth. It's not a coincidence.