Approximately how fast does the Moon move away from the Earth?

Correct answer: 3.8 cm (1.5 in) per year

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What people think about it: 10 Comments
cv
cv
the bit about the migration of the moon being due to the earth's tides is either wrong or needs more explanation.
Nana
Nana
I just read this last night on the skyview app!
Player #25874027
Player #25874027
Doññà2, Should be easy to see if she gets a step ladder , what with the earth being flat
Coo
Coo
cv, Its not wrong to say the Moon is being affected by the tidal pull of the Earth and it doesn't really need any more explanation than
Player #97184361
Player #97184361
AUrelius, Maybe because the moon absorbs the heat but like a mirror still transmit the light. Just maybe this is one unscientific explanation. ! ! !
Bijou
Bijou
JCD, What... me worry?
Colnago CLX
Colnago CLX
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.
tunde
tunde
I reckon what the explanation means is the moon was a creation of orbital clash? Personally I disagree. Think the moon was created intentionally.
Player #4328982
Player #4328982
Player Ejag, if the earth was flat all the water on our planet would run off it's round
Player Ejag
Player Ejag
JezzerLX, Genius comment! Wish I had thought of it! Kudos👍