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The Earth-Moon gravitational interaction that produces the tides is gradually slowing the Earth's rotation. So, the Earth loses angular momentum.

That causes the Moon to gain angular momentum.

The acceleration of the Moon causes its orbit to slowly get larger.

See "related links" below.

In the link, look for the headings "Tidal Braking of the Earth"

and "Lunar Recession".

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