Yes, the moon rotates. So why don't we ever see the far side?

As NASA's Artemis II mission makes history by sending the first woman to the moon, many are left pondering a long-standing lunar mystery: why the far side of the moon remains shrouded in secrecy. For decades, the far side of the moon has been hidden from view, despite its rotation being synchronized with Earth's, which means it should be visible from our planet. This phenomenon is known as tidal locking, where one side of the moon constantly faces away from Earth due to gravitational forces. As scientists and space enthusiasts alike continue to marvel at the Artemis II mission, they're also curious about the far side of the moon, which remains an enigma waiting to be unraveled.

With Artemis II's historic mission to the moon capturing the nation's attention, some may be wondering why the far side of the moon remains hidden from view – even as it rotates.