Neil deGrasse Tyson
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Why the Moon is Spiraling Away From Us

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April 9, 2026

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Why is the Moon moving away from us? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice break down the dance between the Earth and the Moon, how the tides work, and when the final solar eclipse will be.

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Chuck NiceThe MoonSpiralling AwayThe Tidal BulgeDouble Tidal LockThe Last Solar EclipseThe DayGetting Longer Check

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