I live in the northern hemisphere (Seattle, WA) and I was asked why the Moon's face turns or rotates in the sky. The example given to me: The Moon obviously isn't orbiting quickly (about once every 29 ...
Differences in perspective can cause the Moon's orientation to change significantly, both across regions and over time.
Live Science on MSN
Does the moon look the same from everywhere on Earth?
The moon's orientation changes quite dramatically across time and between places, largely due to differences in perspective.
Results that may be inaccessible to you are currently showing.
Hide inaccessible results