Home > Space > Why Do We Only See One Side Of The Moon? Why Do We Only See One Side Of The Moon? Space Share on Pinterest Explanation of why only one side of the Moon ever faces Earth. Also discusses the Moon’s influence on ocean tides and the length of days on Earth. Share on Pinterest Related Posts Where NASA Believes Extraterrestrial Life May Be Found How Do Spacecraft Navigate In Space? Asteroid Mining Live! – View Of Earth From The Space Station What if the Earth stopped spinning??