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The moon's orbit is tidally locked, with the same side always facing the earth. It follows that it rotates once per lunar cycle. One revolution around the earth equals one rotation on its axis. If the moon did not rotate, then every part of the moon would face the earth at one point or another during a month.
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What are 5 things that rotate?
the moon sun a spinner coins balls
What direction does the moon rotate in?
Counterclockwise. All objects in space spin counterclockwise except Venus because it is was to believed to be hit by a large object that changed its spin.
Why does the sameside of the moon always face earth?
This is due to a phenomenon called synchronous rotation, where the moon rotates on its axis at the same rate it orbits the Earth. This causes one side of the moon to always face towards the Earth.
Will the Earth's rotation ever cease?
No, the Earth's rotation will not cease. The Earth will continue to rotate on its axis as long as it exists.
How many motions does the moon have?
The moon has three main motions: rotation on its axis, revolution around the Earth, and axial tilt. Rotation on its axis gives us different views of the moon's surface, while revolution around the Earth causes its phases. Axial tilt influences the moon's position relative to the Earth and the sun, affecting tides.
What does the moon do on its axis?
Rotate
Does the moon lo rotate on its axis?
No
What do moons rotate on?
Moons rotate on their axis, similar to how planets rotate on their axis. This rotation causes the moon to have day and night cycles.
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.
How long for moon to rotate on axis?
27.32 days
What would happen if the moon did not rotate about its axis?
Dude hello, the moon doesn't rotate on its axis. It rotates around the Earth but stays facing the same way, the first time man ever saw the dark side of the moon was when Apollo 11 delivered the first people onto the moon. But the Earth on the other hand does rotate on its axis.
Does the moon and the sun rotate around the sun?
Neither. The Sun and the Moon both rotate around their own axis. See related questions.
How long does it take for the moon to rotate on its axis approxamatley?
About 28 days.
Time required by moon to rotate on its own axis?
27.32 days
How long does it take for the moon to rotate around on its axis?
27.32 days
What degrees does the moon rotate on its own axis?
By definition, every object rotates a full 360 degrees about it's own axis, including the moon.
Can a moon rotate faster on its own axis if it's not tidal locked?
Yes.
