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Originally Posted by hhEb09'1
In the case of the moon, the "heavy side" of the moon is not pointed directly towards the Earth. It's a few tens of degrees off, if I recall correctly. |
Actually, I never heard that. Darn media and public schools have always said that to me.
So; the tidal forces were more of a predomonent factor? Although, won't the moon eventually settle with the "heavy side down" (millions of years or more).