Why do we always only see one side of the moon?

A. From Time to time we see all the sides of the moon from the Earth.

B. The far (opposite) side only faces the Earth during the daytime when the Sun's light outshines the Moon.

C. The moon is tidally locked with the Earth.

D. The moon does not rotate.

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Terrell Jarvis

30 September, 11:44

Why do we always only see one side of the moon?

A. From Time to time we see all the sides of the moon from the Earth.

B. The far (opposite) side only faces the Earth during the daytime when the Sun's light outshines the Moon.

C. The moon is tidally locked with the Earth.

D. The moon does not rotate.

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Desmond Ochoa · Answer 1

C. The moon is tidally locked with the Earth.

Webb · Answer 2

The Answer would be C because it is a process called synchronous rotation. which means that one side of the moon is always facing us. or (tidal locking)

Why do we always only see one side of the moon?A. From Time to time we see all the sides of the moon from the Earth.B. The far (opposite) side only faces the Earth during the daytime when the Sun's light outshines the Moon.C. The moon is tidally locked with the Earth.D. The moon does not rotate.