Why the Moon is Spiraling Away From Us

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. Timestamps: 00:00 - The Moon is Spiralling Away 00:28 - Formation of the Moon 2:50 - The Tidal Bulge 7:05 - Double Tidal Lock 10:37 - The Last Solar Eclipse 11:50 - The Day is Getting Longer Check out our second channel, @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book, 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalk About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk! Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson, his comic co-hosts, guest celebrities & scientists discuss astronomy, physics, and everything else about life in the universe. Keep Looking Up! #StarTalk #NeildeGrasseTyson