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Re: "There is only one side viewable by us because the moon always faces the same direction in relation to our planet. "
Yes, that's mostly true. The extension cord (blue, like our sky, so it's hard to see) that keeps the moon lit also keeps that side facing the Earth. Here's a diagram from Scientifick American that explains it. I've gotta say, though, I'm kind of surprised they didn't teach you this stuff when you were learning how to drive trains.





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Re: Is This Why China Went To The Dark Side Of The Moon? Ground control to major wong...
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Mon, 07 Jan 19 7:42 PM
Msg. 19366 of 62138

...the moon does not have a dark side because the same side is not always facing the sun. There is only one side viewable by us because the moon always faces the same direction in relation to our planet.


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