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Astronomy

Tidal Locking: Why the Moon Always Faces Earth

Quick fact

The Moon is gradually moving away from Earth at about 3.8 centimeters per year, and eventually, Earth will become tidally locked to the Moon as well.

Why this is interesting

Have you ever noticed that the Moon always shows us the same face? It never turns its back on Earth — but why?