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No it orbits counter clockwise from above. The earth spins counter clockwise also when viewed from above (looking down on the north pole). The earth also orbits the sun counter clockwise also.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoViewed from either the earth or the moon, both bodies revolve around their mutual center of mass.
But the earth is almost 82 times as massive as the moon, so their mutual center of mass is located
inside the earth.
So if you didn't make precise measurements or watch too closely, then from the point of view of
either the earth or the moon, it would look as if the earth is relatively stationary, and the moon
revolves around it.
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∙ 15y agoNo it doesn't spin as it orbits the Earth, which is why we have the phrase 'on the dark side of the moon.'
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∙ 14y agoYes. Every time the Moon goes once around the Earth, it also spins once around its axis. Therefore, more or less, it shows the Earth the same side all the time.
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What if the moon did not rotate around earth?
If the moon didn't rotate around the Earth, it would be to dark to see at night and eclipses would not exist!
Which is larger the earth or the earths orbit?
the earths orbit because the earths orbit is the size of earth + the size of the moon
Does the moon and earth rotate?
Yes. Both rotate or "scientifically" orbit.The Moon orbits The Earth and The Earth orbits The Sun. While orbiting The Earth The Moon also turns on its axis. While orbiting The Sun The Earth also turns on its axis.
Does a low tide occur at the point on earths farthest from the moon?
The point closest to the moon and the point exactly opposite it on the other side of Earth both have high tides, while the 'sides' of the Earth, in between the high tides, have low tides.Because the moon only has a force on Earth's oceans.
How many days will rotate the moon around the earth?
until earth exist
Does moon rotate with the earth?
Yes, but it rotates the opposite way of earth
Is the earths rotation longer than the Moon's rotation?
The Earth rotates in 1 day. The moon takes 27.32 days to rotate.
When the moon is On the side of earths opposite the sun?
full moon
Why does the moon not rotate as does the earth?
The moon does rotate on its axis as the earth does. The earth rotates once in a day and the moon rotates once in a month ( for those who want to quibble, it's a little more than 27 days ). ADD---the moon rotate at the same speed of the earth, that why we always see the same side of the moon which give the impresion that the moon doesnt rotate but it does!
How many days does moon takes to rotate earth?
Moon takes 27 days to rotate earth for one cycle.
Does the earth and the moon revolve and rotate differently?
because or the gravity of the moon and earth
Which way does the does the moon rotate?
Apparently, the moon rotates the opposite direction the Earth does, which is counter-clockwise, so it rotates clockwise. I don't know how or why, though.
How would the moon appear to an observe on earth if the moon did not rotate?
it would still appear to rotate
How would the moon appear to an observer on earth if the moon did not rotate?
it would still appear to rotate
What is the atmosphere of the earths moon?
There is no atmosphere on the Earth's moon.
What if the moon did not rotate around earth?
If the moon didn't rotate around the Earth, it would be to dark to see at night and eclipses would not exist!
When earths shadow falls on the moon the shadow causes a what?
Nope. In fact, over a very very long time, the effect of the moon's presence is to rob some of the Earth's rotation from it.
