Here's why:
* The Sun: The Sun is slowly moving away from Earth, about 1.5 centimeters per year. This is due to the Sun losing mass as it burns hydrogen into helium through nuclear fusion.
* The Moon: The Moon is actually moving slightly further away from Earth about 3.8 centimeters per year. This is due to tidal forces causing the Earth's rotation to slow down, which transfers energy to the Moon, boosting its orbit.
So, while the changes are incredibly small, the Sun is moving further away and the Moon is moving slightly further away, not closer.
