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Synchronous Rotation

A state in which an object's orbital period matches its rotational period, causing the same side to always face the object it orbits. Titan, like Earth's Moon, exhibits synchronous rotation with Saturn.

Source: science.nasa.gov

APODs including "Synchronous Rotation"

Lunar Farside

Lunar Farside

28/06/2025

Titan: Moon over Saturn

Titan: Moon over Saturn

03/05/2025

Titan: Moon over Saturn

Titan: Moon over Saturn

27/05/2022

Titan: Moon over Saturn

Titan: Moon over Saturn

09/01/2021

Titan: Moon over Saturn

Titan: Moon over Saturn

26/05/2018