The Moon's Orbit and Rotation
Date : 2022-12-02
Introduction
An enduring myth about the Moon is that it doesn't rotate. While it's true that the Moon keeps the same face to us, this only happens because the Moon rotates at the same rate as its orbital motion, a special case of tidal locking called synchronous rotation. Visit the website to see an animation showing both the orbit and the rotation of the Moon.
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