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Does the moon spin on its own axis?

Updated: 3/13/2024
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YES!!!

However, the spin is very slow, much slower than the Earth.

In the 1 month (28/29 days) that it orbits the Earth, it only rotates once.

Consequently, people on Earth only see one face.

It has been calculated that the Earth only sees 59% of the Moon's surface. The other 41% has always been hidden from the Earth.

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Its axis.


Does the moon spin on a excel?

Yes, but it is called "axis".


How many days does it take for the moon to spin around?

It takes one month for the moon to spin on it's axis.


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Does earth turn on its own axis?

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Does the earth spin on its axis every28 days?

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