Scientists measure the distance to the Moon by bouncing lasers off mirrors placed there by space probes and astronauts.
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The Moon Is Moving Farther From Earth Each Year, and Tides Are the Reason
The moon's gravity causes high and low tides, something known as the tidal force. As the tidal force shifts Earth's mass, it creates a tidal bulge on each side of the planet. As this happens, Earth ...
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