The Moon is getting slightly farther away from the Earth each year − a physicist explains why
- Written by Stephen DiKerby, Postdoctoral Researcher in Physics and Astronomy, Michigan State University
Earth rises over the Moon, as seen by the Apollo 8 astronauts.Bill Anders/NASACurious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to CuriousKidsUS@theconversation.com.
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