Why does the Moon always show us the same face?

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Why does the Moon always show us the same face?

An interactive simulation exploring the Moon's 1:1 orbital resonance and tidal locking.

byHype Meter

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Description

A playable educational tool that lets users visualize lunar rotation by dragging a slider to orbit the Moon around Earth. It features an adjustable 'Moon spins per trip' parameter to demonstrate how synchronous rotation keeps the same side facing Earth.

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