Moon recession tidal friction 38 millimeters per year

The Moon is moving farther from Earth

~38 mm/year

Laser measurements show that the Moon moves about 38 millimeters farther from Earth each year. Earth's days are lengthening as tidal friction transfers angular momentum from Earth's rotation to the Moon's orbit.

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