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Do we get to see all sides of the moon? Why?

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Step-by-step explanation:

Only one side of the Moon is visible from Earth because the Moon rotates on its axis at the same rate that the Moon orbits the Earth- a situation known as synchronous rotation, or tidal locking. The Moon is directly illuminated by the Sun, and the cycilally varying view conditions cause the lunar phases.

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Answer:

Yes

Step-by-step explanation:

As the earth orbits around the earth, the moon orbits around us, meaning it shows its entire body as it orbits

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