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

A. the moons rotation time is exactly half the time of its revolution

B. the moons rotation and revolution take the same time.

C. the moons rotation time is exactly twice the time of its revolution.

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Abagail Mcintosh

Geography

17 December, 02:36

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

A. the moons rotation time is exactly half the time of its revolution

B. the moons rotation and revolution take the same time.

C. the moons rotation time is exactly twice the time of its revolution.

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Zion Mccall · Answer 1

B

Explanation:

Our earth and our moons rotation are closely synced making it so one side of the moon is never seen and there is little light there, hence why it's called the dark side of the moon.

Why is one side of the moon called "the dark side of the moon"A. the moons rotation time is exactly half the time of its revolutionB. the moons rotation and revolution take the same time.C. the moons rotation time is exactly twice the time of its revolution.

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

A. the moons rotation time is exactly half the time of its revolution

B. the moons rotation and revolution take the same time.

C. the moons rotation time is exactly twice the time of its revolution.