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Question by SharCar247
Submitted on 10/22/2003
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If we (in the northwestern hemisphere) only see one side of the moon, and the moon is supposed to rotate on its axis, does that mean that the side we don't see is visible on the opposite side of the earth (southeastern)?

Answer by FFiend5
Submitted on 5/18/2006
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No, only one side of the moon can be viewed throughout the world. The rotation of the moon synchronizes with its revolution around the earth in such a way that the same face always points at the earth.

Answer by Bob the Chef
Submitted on 3/22/2007
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No. The moon's rate of rotation is once per revolution. So we always see the same face (light side) of the moon. The dark side is never visible from earth.

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