The moon is actually moving away from Earth at a rate of 1.5 inches per year.
The moon is actually moving away from Earth at a rate of 1.5 inches per year. is a Space Fact in the Space Facts category.
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832 days ago
christian
I do know the moon is moving awa from us, but did not know it was 1,5 inches.
744 days ago
ben
i dont think so
655 days ago
Anonymous
i thought that it came nearer every time due 2 centripetal force..........
604 days ago
Someone
If it came nearer every year, soon the moon will touch the surface of the earth and things will go very wrong.
545 days ago
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previous fact says that the earth gets heavier every year due to dust... the gravitational pull on the moon would be stronger, however, wouldnt dust also settle on the moon too making things balance out?!
490 days ago
Jordan
Doesn't the moon affect the sea and waves or am i wrong?... 2bf rather away then towards 
422 days ago
Juno
imagine how close it used to be 