Why is the Moon's Gravity Uneven?

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Why is the moon's gravity so uneven?...give detailed explanation...
 
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Have you tried to google for "moon gravity"? First hit for me contains link to a page with detailed explanation.
 
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BIT1749 said:
Why is the moon's gravity so uneven?...give detailed explanation...

did you know the Earth's gravity, as measured at its surface, also varies ?

the answers to both will be pretty similar

Dave
 

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