Why does the Moon not rotate around its own axis?
Why does the Moon not rotate around its own axis?
Answer
The Moon does rotate on its own axis. It does this once every 29-1/2 days — the same time it takes for it to complete its journey around Earth. The Moon rotates at about ten miles per hour at its equator.
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