Unraveling the Mystery of the Moon's Non-Spinning Rotation

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The Moon does spin on its axis, completing a rotation approximately every 28 days, which is why the same side always faces Earth. This synchronous rotation is a result of tidal forces exerted by Earth, which slowed the Moon's rotation over time. The Moon's orbit is gradually increasing, and while it will never completely escape Earth's gravitational influence, it will not lead to Earth becoming tidally locked with the Moon due to the Sun's eventual expansion. Discussions also touched on the Moon's libration, a slight wobble that allows us to see about 59% of its surface. The relationship between the Moon's rotation and the Sun's rotation period was debated, with conclusions leaning towards it being coincidental rather than a direct correlation.
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The moon has no rotation about its axis, it rotates about the Earth axis.

If I tie a rock to a string and swing it around my body, you will notice the rock is not rotating around its axis. The rock is not spinning at all. try and see for yourself. it will lok similar to this:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/ba/Lunar_libration_with_phase_Oct_2007_450px.gif"
 
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Someone please put an end to this nonsense.

This is the third repetition of something disagreeing with him.
 

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