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How much is the Moon’s distance increasing from Earth each year?

The Moon moves slowly away from Earth, about 1.5 inches every year. This phenomenon is known as lunar recession.

The rate of lunar recession is not constant and can vary over geological timescales due to factors such as changes in Earth’s rotation rate and variations in tidal forces.

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