Why do we always see only one side of the Moon?
A) The Moon does not rotate.
B) The Moon is tidally locked with Earth.
C) The far (opposite) side only faces Earth during the daytime when the Sun's light outshines the Moon.
D) From time to time we see all the sides of the Moon from Earth.

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The Moon is tidally locked with Earth, meaning it rotates on its axis at the same rate that it orbits Earth, causing the same side to always face Earth.

Why Do We Always See Only One Side of the Moon