Question

Why is one side of the moon called "the dark side of the moon"?

Answer 1

The other hemisphere is therefore called "the dark side of the moon" because we never see it illuminated by reflected sunlight (or Earth light), even though that hemisphere is very often in the direct path of the Sun's light.

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Answer 2

The reason for that is because we never see it illuminated by reflected sunlight (or Earth light), even though that hemisphere is very often in the direct path of the Sun's light.

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