Why are distant galaxies moving away from our galaxy more quickly than nearby galaxies are?

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Peveuve · Answer 1 · 2021-01-27T13:13:44+0000

The more distant a galaxy is, the more quickly it's moving away. Because space itself is expanding, the more further a galaxy is, the faster it seems to be receding.

Why are distant galaxies moving away from our galaxy more quickly than nearby galaxies are?

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