Near side of the Moon Near side of the Moon The near side of the Moon is the lunar hemisphere that is permanently turned towards Earth, whereas the opposite side is the far side. Only one side of the Moon is visible from Earth because the Moon rotates on its axis at the same rate that the Moon orbits the Earth – a situation known as synchronous rotation, or tidal locking. The Moon is directly illuminated by the Sun, and the cyclically varying viewing conditions cause the lunar phases. Sometimes the dark portion of the Moon is faintly visible due to earthshine, which is indirect
Under the Sun / Under the Moon ataru sakamichi" and "Shinjitsu no uta". The song "Under the Sun" is sung in Japanese with English phrases. The lyrics begin: ""'I walk under the sun 太陽とダンス 変わってく, 予感 いいんじゃない？ (Taiyō to dansu kawatte ku, yokan īn'janai?)"". Under the Sun / Under the Moon "Under the Sun" and "Under the Moon" are songs on the double-A side thirteenth single by Do As Infinity, released in 2002. The second A-side of this single, "Under the Moon", which is an extension song to "Under the Sun", was not included in the "True Song" album. The song "Under the Sun" was used in