By Rajni Pandey | July 15, 2024
Yes, the Moon rotates on its axis at the same rate it orbits Earth, so the same side always faces us.
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Yes, but the view differs. In the Northern Hemisphere, phases appear opposite to those seen in the Southern Hemisphere.
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Without the Moon, Earth's climate would be less stable, and ocean tides would be significantly affected.
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We see phases because the Moon is half-lit by the Sun, and our perspective changes as it orbits Earth.
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Yes, the Moon is visible during the day, but it can be harder to spot because of the Sun's brightness.
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No, both sides get sunlight. The far side just faces away from Earth.
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The Moon is an imperfect sphere with a rugged surface of mountains and craters.
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The Moon rises and sets because Earth rotates, giving different parts of the world a view of the Moon.
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The Moon likely formed from debris after a Mars-sized object collided with Earth billions of years ago.
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Yes, but it is weaker than Earth's. On the Moon, you can jump higher but will still come back down.
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