The Moon's rotation period is about 27.3 days, which is the same amount of time it takes to orbit the Earth. This synchronous rotation means that the same side of the Moon always faces the Earth. Consequently, it takes approximately 29.5 days for the Moon to go through its phases, a period known as a lunar month, due to the Earth’s movement around the Sun.
A day on Io, one of Jupiter's moons, lasts about 42.5 Earth hours.
how is the crater density used in the relative dating
Counter clockwise rotation is also known as retrograde rotation. This type of rotation is less common and can be seen in some planets and moons, such as Venus and Uranus.
Synchronous rotation or tidal locking. The Moon is in synchronous rotation about the Earth. Most major moons in the solar system have a synchronous rotation.
I will assume you mean "why do the moons of planets rotate?" this is because the moon has mascons (mass concentrations). these mascons are attracted by the planet more than the rest of the moon, so these parts of the moon always face towards the planet, meaning that the moon rotates
Rotation and Revolution.
Due to Earth's rotation.
27.3217 days. This is known as the moon's sidereal rotation period. The time between full moons is longer because the earth is going around the sun.
A day on Io, one of Jupiter's moons, lasts about 42.5 Earth hours.
Same as it's orbital period, about 27.32 days.
The Earth's and Moon's rotation.
how is the crater density used in the relative dating
They are precisely equal.
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you use the moons movement and phases to tell time because of the seasons, rotation, and revolution
It's backwards. Venus rotates the opposite direction from most other moons and planets.
It's backwards. Venus rotates the opposite direction from most other moons and planets.