Thanks for the completely useless 'non-explanation'! I know it's tidally locked! I know that term, others on this forum might not, though might know the answer to my query!The moon is tidally locked so the it takes the same time to rotate as to orbit the earth so we only ever see the one side.
I'm assuming you mean the acronym of lack of f@#$&$# talent
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This part I get - it's also speeding 'away from' (or 'across') us at just the right amount to balance the gravitational pull, so the result is an orbit.
Oh. Be thankful that's what happens, otherwise we would have 'fallen' into the sun long ago!
What I would like someone to explain is why it's always the same face of the moon we - except for a few astronauts - see!
The moon is tidally locked so the it takes the same time to rotate as to orbit the earth so we only ever see the one side.
Thanks for the completely useless 'non-explanation'! I know it's tidally locked! I know that term, others on this forum might not, though might know the answer to my query!
I'd like to know WHY (as in 'how come') it's tidally locked!
No just go straight on or turn right.
The answer is unfortunately 'because it is' The moon rotates about its axis at the same proportional rate that it rotates around the earth, resulting in the same side always pointing towards us. Why this happens is an enigma, just like the ratio of the Moon and the Sun when in alignment with the earth that creates a total ecclipse.Thanks for the completely useless 'non-explanation'! I know it's tidally locked! I know that term, others on this forum might not, though might know the answer to my query!
I'd like to know WHY (as in 'how come') it's tidally locked!
Total versus Partial eclipses isn't an issue - as the period of the 2 cycles involved are different. It's the absolute harmony of lunar rotation and orbit that indeed, appears to be an enigma. Though it's not! It's all about gravity and the interaction of the Earth and moon. The same effect, tidal locking that RH quoted means our days are getting longer too!The answer is unfortunately 'because it is' The moon rotates about its axis at the same proportional rate that it rotates around the earth, resulting in the same side always pointing towards us. Why this happens is an enigma, just like the ratio of the Moon and the Sun when in alignment with the earth that creates a total ecclipse.
Total versus Partial eclipses isn't an issue - as the period of the 2 cycles involved are different. It's the absolute harmony of lunar rotation and orbit that indeed, appears to be an enigma. Though it's not! It's all about gravity and the interaction of the Earth and moon. The same effect, tidal locking that RH quoted means our days are getting longer too!
And indeed, the (almost) perfect ratio of sizes/distance is another - though perfect total eclipse isn't always the case, as the moon's slightly elliptic orbit means the ratio of sizes varies slightly.
I'll raise you an aubergineAvocado. Why?
That could also explain the shoddy workmanship!Or you could say god did it, as many do.
Cucumbers. Who in their right mind likes cucumbers? Why is it that although they're almost completely water the repeat on me for hours?
Another thing that confuses me is when I see a BMW with flashing indicators. Does the driver know he's indicated?
out two love mini Cucumbers, and Carrots, in fact Rupert eats just about anything, only ever turned his nose up at white crab meat... which is starnge as the silly bugger will eact a dead crab on the beachMy dogs adore cucumbers. They'll demolish a whole one in seconds. I decided to put some in my cheese sandwich and tasted the blighter for hours later. Told David to slap me if I EVER suggest eating cucumber again!
out two love mini Cucumbers, and Carrots, in fact Rupert eats just about anything, only ever turned his nose up at white crab meat... which is starnge as the silly bugger will eact a dead crab on the beach
I agree 110%