Do different countries see a different side of the moon? Does the moon orbit in way that we all see the same part?
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Simplified answer: Yes we all see the same part of the moon. More complex answer: Just as some parts of the earth surface near the poles do not see the sun for six months in a year, some parts of the earth surface near the poles don't see the moon at all for a while. Also, the moon librates (wobbles) in three different ways, so up to 8 degrees of surface that ought to be invisible can come into view. Then there are the phases of the moon. And eclipses. And so on. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moon for more information
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