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The same side of the Moon always faces Earth because it rotates and revolves at the same rate
The first known time humans have seen the other side of the Moon was in 1959 when a Soviet spacecraft flew past the dark side of the Moon.
The Moon
The Moon is a natural satellite of Earth and orbits around it at a distance of 248,308 miles/ 399,614 kilometers from Earth. It takes 27 days to orbit around Earth. The Moon has been highly regarded in mythology and symbolism that are deeply rooted in many spiritual beliefs around the world. Its reverence comes from …