alleryStart learning →Why do we always see the same face of the Moon from Earth?
AThe Moon does not move at all
BIt spins once per orbit round Earth
CEarth's shadow hides the far side
DThe Sun lights only one side
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. It spins once per orbit round Earth
The Moon's spin time equals its orbit time around Earth, so the same side always points toward us.
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