How does tidal locking affect the rotation of a moon?

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2026-08-01 13:40

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Oh, honey, tidal locking basically means the same side of a moon is always facing its planet. So, it's like the moon got stuck in a forever side hustle. The rotation slows down over time until it matches the time it takes to orbit its planet. Science, am I right?

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