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It does both. It rotates upon its axis and revolves around the Earth.
Because its 'day' is exactly as long as its orbit (both take 27.3 days, or just about one month) the moon presents the same face to us all the time. This is called synchronous rotation, and is caused by a gravitational effect known as tidal locking.
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Does the earth and the moon revolve and rotate differently?
because or the gravity of the moon and earth
Do the planets rotate around the sun?
Yes, all of the planets rotate around the sun, in the same direction but at different speeds and time periods. well planets rotate on their own axis, the correct term would be revolve. The planets revolve around the sun
What finally caused the sun and moon to move?
Both rotate and revolve because of gravity. Rotations occur because of the center of gravity (which is why you have a better balance low to the ground). Revolving occurs because, in the Moon's case, Earth has a larger mass and pulls the Moon around it. The sun doesn't revolve, it stays still.
Does Jupiter rotate and revolve clockwise or counterclockwise?
Anti-clockwise viewed using the North Pole of Earth as "top"
How fast does mars rotate or revolve?
In about 9 hours 50 minutes, Jupiter rotates once. I think that's what you meant. Astronomers use "rotate" not "revolve" for the spin of a planet.
Does the earth and the moon revolve and rotate differently?
because or the gravity of the moon and earth
How many times does the moon rotate as it revolves around the moon?
I am sorry, but the moon does not "revolve around the moon".
Do the Earth and Moon rotate?
Both bodies rotate about their axises and revolve around a larger body.
How big does it take for the moon to revolve and rotate?
27.32 earth days.
How does the time it talked to moon to rotate on its axis compare with the time it talked the moon to revolve around earth?
They are exactly the same.
How many days does it take the moon to rotate on its axis and revolve around the earth?
About 27.3 days.
What is the path of the planet as it rotate and revolve?
Actually,as the planet Revolve and Rotate the path is an orbit....^_^
Does Neptune rotate or revolve faster?
Rotate,because it takes 164.79 years to revolve
How many days the moon will rotate and revolve around the earth?
About 27 1/2 days in both cases.
Do all planets revolve and rotate?
Yes, all the planets in our solar system revolve and rotate.
Is it possible for an object in space to revolve but not rotate?
Yes, an asteroid revolve the sun but not necessary rotate.
Is it possible for an object in space to revolve but rotate?
Yes, an asteroid revolve the sun but not necessary rotate.
