The far side of the moon.

[knobster]

If the the moon turns on it's axis once per orbit, doesn't that mean that the far side faces us at some point?

Here you go loggy thats just for you and I hope it makes you feel better.

[Octavius]

Sorry on the scale of drivel that�s a fail. Its a reasonably intelligent question as many people may not really know.

Because of the effect on the Moon of tidal forces due to the Earth, the same side of the moon always faces the Earth. The rotation period and the orbital period of the Moon are the same. Therefore, Earth-bound observers can never see the 'far-side' of the Moon.

[knobster]

OK so I get a C - and must try harder.

[Octavius]

a 'C'? Thats a pass innit?

[wendilla]

Quite a few replies in the science topic today.

[monty0703]

eh? Is my genuine question getting mocked?

[knobster]

Na just a little bit hi jacked monty.

[monty0703]

oh, ok then..

[logic]

Sorry knobby, I agree with octavius,
That was an intelligent question, especially for you, and I knew the answer anyway,

Wht i really want is some drivel.