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Why do we only see one side of the moon

Article Abstract by: seallove    

Original Author: Brad baker
Have you ever wondered why we see only one side of the moon?it isn''t that hard to understand this mystery.As we all know
the moon come up and goes down.This is actually the moon revolving around the earth.So yeah the moon revolves but it also turns this is rotation.The earth is always rotating.That''s why we have day and night.The moon will rotate around one time every 27.5 days.The moon also revolves around the earth in 27.5 days because they are the same amount of time it looks as though the moon isn''t rotating but it is because the moon revolves around the earth at the same speed it rotates.Now you know why we only see one side of the moon
Published: April 09, 2008
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  1. 0 Ratings Friday, April 11, 2008
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    deisy79

    ^_^

    I already knew that but it has been interesting to reflesh my memory about this topic! Ps: I have also translated in italian, thanks so much and kisses from Italy!

  2. 0 Ratings Saturday, April 12, 2008
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    have you ever watched the full mooon. Have you seen the man with his dog standing in the bush????

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