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Why would the Moon appear upside down if viewed from the other hemisphere?
Why would the Moon appear upside down if viewed from the other hemisphere?
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When does Earth's shadow affect our view of the Moon?
When does Earth's shadow affect our view of the Moon?
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What causes Moon phases to change?
What causes Moon phases to change?
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Why does the side of the Moon facing the Sun appear bright?
Why does the side of the Moon facing the Sun appear bright?
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What causes the Moon to look like an imperfect sphere when observed up close?
What causes the Moon to look like an imperfect sphere when observed up close?
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What is synchronous rotation?
What is synchronous rotation?
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If the Moon did not rotate on its axis at all, what would be the observable effect?
If the Moon did not rotate on its axis at all, what would be the observable effect?
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Why does it take 29.5 days to go from one New Moon to the next?
Why does it take 29.5 days to go from one New Moon to the next?
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How is synchronous rotation related to why we always see the same side of the Moon?
How is synchronous rotation related to why we always see the same side of the Moon?
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What would happen if the Moon rotated on its axis faster than it orbited Earth?
What would happen if the Moon rotated on its axis faster than it orbited Earth?
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