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Why are distant galaxies moving away from our galaxy more quickly than nearby galaxies are?
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Why are distant galaxies moving away from our galaxy more quickly than nearby galaxies are?
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The more distant a galaxy is, the more quickly it's moving away. Because space itself is expanding, the more further a galaxy is, the faster it seems to be receding.
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