Here's a fun fact: the Moon is actually moving away from Earth at a rate of about 1.5 inches (3.8 centimeters) per year. That's right, folks – the Moon is slowly but surely abandoning us! Don't worry, though, it's not going anywhere anytime soon. In fact, it'll take about 50 billion years for the Moon to escape Earth's gravitational pull.
And have you heard the myth that the Moon has a "dark side"? Well, it's not entirely true – the far side of the Moon does get sunlight, just like the near side. It's just that the far side always faces away from Earth, so we never get to see it. It's like the Moon is playing a game of hide-and-seek with us!
How Far Is Earth From The Moon
