2007-01-03 18:29:41 · 21 answers · asked by taiiwan 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
She spins at the same speed that we turn - so we always happen to see the same side....Mr. Scientist above has the right terminology...
Give him the points....
2007-01-03 18:31:36 · answer #1 · answered by freshbliss 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It spins relatively slowly as it orbits us, so that the same side stays facing the earth. This isn't just a coincidence. It used to spin faster, a lot like how the earth spins in its orbit around the sun. Gravity between the moon and the earth slowed this spin down and keeps it the way it is; as someone already pointed out, this is called tidal locking.
2007-01-04 03:30:18 · answer #2 · answered by Geoffrey F 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Becasue only a portion of the moon is being lit by sunlight. It's like shining a flashlight on a ball. Only one side of the ball is lit up while the other side stays dark
2007-01-04 02:38:11 · answer #3 · answered by eboneigh@sbcglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because we can only see on side of the moon at a time.
2007-01-04 02:32:04 · answer #4 · answered by hollisterscenekid 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It does not show only one side. The back side is exactly the same as the front.
Just kidding.
2007-01-04 03:59:22 · answer #5 · answered by Dimitrios 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The moon does not spin on its axis. That is why it is showing only one side ti us always.
2007-01-04 05:26:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the rotation of the moon on its axis exactly matches its motion around the Earth, so it always faces the same face to us.
2007-01-04 02:33:48 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It rotates, showing both sides eventually
As for showing both at the same time, I don't think it's quite possible... like saying why can't we show both sides of our body in a mirror at the same time
2007-01-04 02:32:53 · answer #8 · answered by DeAd DiScO 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it only faces us, and always keeps looking at us. It doesn't spin enough. The man in the Moon is always watching you.
It's obviously a conspiracy....And you thought black helicopters, Katrina, and ManBearPig were something to worry about....
2007-01-04 02:33:08 · answer #9 · answered by Boomer Wisdom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because the front side of the moon is blocking the back side of the moon, so we cannot see it.
2007-01-04 02:31:02 · answer #10 · answered by james w 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋