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Understanding the Moon's Rotation and Its Hidden Far Side

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As the Artemis II mission to the moon gains national interest, many are curious about why the far side of the moon is never visible from Earth. The moon is tidally locked to our planet, meaning it rotates on its axis in the same time it takes to orbit Earth. This phenomenon results in only one hemisphere being visible from our vantage point. The far side, often mistakenly referred to as the 'dark side,' is not perpetually dark but experiences day and night just like the near side. This knowledge is crucial for space enthusiasts and scientists as they prepare for future lunar explorations.

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