How much of the Moon's surface can we see from Earth?
A) 40 percent
B) 50 percent
C) 60 percent
D) 100 percent

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We can only see about 60 percent of the Moon's surface from Earth due to a phenomenon known as synchronous rotation. This means that the Moon rotates on its axis at the same rate that it orbits around Earth, causing the same side of the Moon to always face Earth. The other 40 percent of the Moon's surface is never visible from Earth.

How Much of the Moon's Surface Can We See from Earth