If astronauts were to set up a permanent settlement on the near side of the Moon, how many times each year would Earth rise and set as seen by a resident of this base?
A) 12 times each year
B) 13 times each year
C) never-Earth would remain essentially motionless in the sky
D) once each year

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The Moon is tidally locked to Earth, meaning the same side of the Moon always faces Earth. Therefore, from a fixed position on the near side of the Moon, Earth would not appear to rise or set but would remain in roughly the same position in the sky.

If Astronauts Were to Set Up a Permanent Settlement on the near Side