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Because the moon's periods of rotation on its axis and of revolution around the Earth
are equal ... 27.32 days.
-- To an observer on Earth, the moon always presents the same face.
-- To an observer on the moon, the Earth is always at nearly the same place in the sky.
. . . . . . If the observer is on the side of the moon that faces Earth, it's ALWAYS in his sky,
and he can watch the Earth rotate completely, roughly every 24 hours 50 minutes.
. . . . . . If the observer is on the side that doesn't face Earth, then it's NEVER in his sky.
What else can I help you with?
What is the feature that covers much of the Moon's surface?
The feature that covers much of the Moon's surface is called the maria, which are large, dark, basaltic plains formed by ancient volcanic eruptions. The maria are mainly located on the side of the Moon facing Earth.
What is the low sunken surface feature of the moon?
The low sunken surface feature seen on the moon is called a lunar mare, which are large, dark plains formed by ancient volcanic eruptions. Mare is the Latin word for "seas," as early astronomers mistook these areas for actual bodies of water.
Why do you think the Moon's surface is different from the earth?
Because when I look up from the Earth, the surface of the Moon looks like nothing on Earth.
What phase of the moon is the entire lit surface of the moon seen from Earth?
The phase of the moon when the entire lit surface is visible from Earth is called the Full Moon. During this phase, the Earth is positioned between the Sun and the Moon, allowing the sunlight to fully illuminate the Moon's surface. This occurs approximately once a month, making the Full Moon a prominent feature in the night sky.
Is a different of the moon surface visible at each full moon?
Nope! We always see the same side of the moon, even if it is a full moon.
Why do the moon's surface features always look the same?
lol because
Meteorites that strike the moon's surface cause which surface feature?
craters.
What is mercury's greatest well-known feature?
It's cloudy surface atmosphere and the craters on it look exactly like the moon.
What is the feature that covers much of the Moon's surface?
The feature that covers much of the Moon's surface is called the maria, which are large, dark, basaltic plains formed by ancient volcanic eruptions. The maria are mainly located on the side of the Moon facing Earth.
What is the low sunken surface feature of the moon?
The low sunken surface feature seen on the moon is called a lunar mare, which are large, dark plains formed by ancient volcanic eruptions. Mare is the Latin word for "seas," as early astronomers mistook these areas for actual bodies of water.
What is the oldest identifyable impact feature on the Moon's surface?
The South Pole-Aitken basin.
Why does the surface of Mercury and the surface of your Moon look almost identical?
crater impacts
Why does the visible surface of the moon always look the same?
The Moon's face does change - but not much. The Moon's rotation is generally aligned with its orbit, so that the same face is always turned to the Earth. But the Moon's ORBIT is somewhat eliptical, so the speed of the Moon in its orbit varies a little. So instead of seeing just 50% of the surface of the Moon, we can actually see about 60%, and the "face" in the Moon turns just a little side to side as the Moon follows its decidedly NON-circular path.
How much surface of the moon is always facing the sun?
50%.
What causes the moon surface to look like it does?
It is possible that craters could have hit the moon.
Why do you think the Moon's surface is different from the earth?
Because when I look up from the Earth, the surface of the Moon looks like nothing on Earth.
What feature covers much of the Moon's surface and what did Galileo see when he observed this feature through the telescope?
many craters, mountains, and what Galileo referred to as 'seas'.
