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RE: Famous Scientific Illusions - the Moon's Rotation

in #physics7 years ago

I can't believe this isn't common knowledge! I thought it was obviously gravitationally locked like the moon of Pluto. Although Charon is also in a geosynchronous orbit causing it to not only show the same face, but also remain in the same spot in the sky all the time!

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Incredible, isn't it?

Right? Wow, that's awesome to think about!

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