Rotation of the moon

Due to tidal interactions, the Moon is, as it were, tied to the Earth and always faces it with the same side. However, modern computer technology and a large number of detailed images of the Moon obtained by the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter made it possible to create this video about the rotation of the Moon.

The video begins with a familiar view of the Earth's moon. However, shortly after the start, the Eastern Sea, located just below the equator, enters the frame - a huge crater with a dark center, which is difficult to see from Earth. The entire lunar month is compressed into a 24-second video. It is clearly seen that on the side of the Moon facing the Earth, there are many dark lunar seas, while on the far side there are more light hills.