QuickCheck: Is the Moon moving away from the Earth?

When the night falls and the stars illuminate the sky, many of us have found ourselves pondering the distance between us and the Moon, just like Bruno Mars in his popular song “Talking to the Moon.” However, recent findings suggest that the Moon is not only silent in response, but it is also slowly drifting away from us.

This revelation might come as a surprise to those who have always seen the Moon as a constant presence in our night sky. But is it true that the Moon and Earth are gradually moving apart?

Verdict:

True