Because the Moon is tidally locked with the Earth, one side of the Moon always faces toward Earth.Interpretation of this fact would lead one to believe that the Earth's position is fixed on the lunar sky and no earthrises can occur.
One side of the Moon always faces toward Earth.Interpretation of this fact would lead one to believe that the Earth's position is fixed on the lunar sky and no earthrises can occur. The Moon is tidally locked with the Earth.