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Originally posted by platypus
There is no dark side of the moon really...
Matter of fact it's all dark.
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Actually...the moon has phases of light and dark, just like the earth.
Depending on where it's positioned to the sun and as it revolved around the Earth.
However, the phrase "The Dark Side of the Moon" is true in a way.
It refers to the fact that the SAME side of the moon is ALWAYS facing the Earth.
Yes, even as it rotates...
Its rotation is in perfect sync with its revolution.
So since we NEVER see the other side, it's referred to as the "Dark Side".
When I found this out, I started asking question of my prof, that he didn't know the answers for.
Like because of this phenomenon...
The moon is in a way shaped like an egg...wider on the near side than the far,
And it is also more dense on the near side too...although not by much.
Fascinating stuff
I know...I'm a geek.
Oh well...no use being one, unless you can prove it.
