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Why Do We Only See One Side of the Moon?
Have you ever noticed that when you look at the moon, you are always looking at the same side? Since the moon rotates on its axis, how can that be? This one will make your head spin...
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Editor: Shelley Canright
NASA Official: Brian Dunbar
Last Updated: November 29, 2007
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