Moon - Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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bluesnote
N 34° 06.610 W 117° 32.058
11S E 450721 N 3774499
A hands on experiment that explains and shows how the moon goes through waning and waxing cycles. it also explains why we only see one side of the moon, albeit only telling half the story.
Waymark Code: WM14387
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 04/05/2021
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The plaque says, "The moon rotates on its axis and revolves around the Earth at the same speed: 27 days. As a result, earthlings never see one side of the moon - it appears perfectly still. This phenomena is known as synchronous rotation.
This exhibit shows the moon as a full globe, including the lesser known back side of the moon and its craters."
The plaque says, "Every 29.5 days our moon completes its cycle through eight named phases. This exhibit mirrors the moon's phases."
Celestial Body: Moon
Website of the Extraterrestrial Location: Not listed
Website of location on Earth: Not listed
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