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Which way does the moon rotate on its axis clockwise or counter-clockwise?
The moon rotates on its axis in the same direction it orbits the Earth, which is counterclockwise when viewed from above the Earth's North Pole. This is known as prograde rotation.
How often does the Moon rotate in its axis?
The Moon rotates on its axis about once every 27.3 days, which is the same amount of time it takes to orbit the Earth. This synchronicity causes the same side of the Moon to always face the Earth, a phenomenon known as synchronous rotation.
What is the name of the imaginary line the moon rotates on?
The imaginary line that the moon rotates on is called its axis.
How long does it take for earth's moon It rotate once on its axis?
The Moon takes approximately 27.3 days to complete one full rotation on its axis. This period is known as a sidereal day and is the same amount of time it takes for the Moon to orbit the Earth. This synchronous rotation is why the same side of the Moon always faces Earth.
What does the moon do on its axis?
Rotate
What does the moon spin on?
Its axis.
Does the moon rotate clockwise or counterclockwise?
The moon rotates counterclockwise just like Earth!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Is the moon rotating?
Yes, the moon is rotating on its axis, but it rotates at the same rate it orbits the Earth, so the same side always faces us, creating the illusion of it not rotating. This is known as synchronous rotation.
Is the horizontal axis known as the ordinate?
the horizontal axis is known as the x axis
How many moon do have it the planets?
Because the moon rotates in its axis
Is the moon on a axis with earth?
Yes, the moon does have an axis of rotation, but it is not tilted like the Earth's axis. The Moon's axis is nearly perpendicular to the plane of its orbit around Earth. This means that the Moon's poles do not experience the same seasonal variations as Earth's poles.
How does it take for the to rotate on its axis?
The moon has an axis, and as the moon orbits the Earth, it keeps the same face toward the earth. So the moon rotates on its axis the same length of time it takes to rotate the earth -28 days.
