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Rocking Moon
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The moon rotates at the same rate as it orbits the earth, so we always see the same side. Due to a phenomenon called libation, the moon rocks north and south, giving us a glimpse of the other side of the moon. For the next couple of days we can see almost 5 degrees of the southern pole that is normally hidden from view.

Clear skies and keep looking up.

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