Ever wonder why we always see the same face of the Moon from Earth? 🤔
The Moon rotates exactly once each time it orbits our planet. This arrangement is an example of a special kind of orbital dance called "tidal locking".
Here's how it works: https://go.nasa.gov/3BdKOb9
#NASAMoon
The Moon rotates exactly once each time it orbits our planet. This arrangement is an example of a special kind of orbital dance called "tidal locking".
Here's how it works: https://go.nasa.gov/3BdKOb9
#NASAMoon
Tidal Locking | Moon in Motion – Moon: NASA Science
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