Question

1. why do we see only one side of the moon? the moon does not spin on its axis. the moon has a synchronous rotation around the earth. there is no atmosphere on the moon. gravity is smaller on the moon.

Explanation:

The Moon rotates on its axis at the same rate that it orbits the Earth, a phenomenon called synchronous rotation. This means the same side of the Moon always faces the Earth. The lack of atmosphere and lower - gravity on the Moon have no relation to why we see only one side. Also, the Moon does spin on its axis.

Answer:

The Moon has a synchronous rotation around the Earth.