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How will you describe the moon when it is in the general direction of the sun?
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∙ 10y ago
The Moon always keeps the same side facing the Earth.
So, whatever direction you name, there is some place on the Moon from which the Earth appears in that direction, and if the observer doesn't move to a different place on the Moon, then the Earth doesn't move either. It's always in the same direction. The concept of "Earth rise" or "Earth set" does not apply on the Moon.
(This video from Apollo 8 came as the spacecraft was circling the Moon in orbit.)
Note that for about half of the Moon's surface (the far side), the Earth is never visible. During the full moon, very little of Earth is illuminated by the Sun, as seen from the Moon.
Wiki User
∙ 11y ago
Wiki User
∙ 10y agoWhen the moon is in the general direction of the sun as seen from Earth,
then we're looking at the part of it that's not illuminated all by the sun, and
we see no moon at all.
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Why are tides greater at the times of the full and new moons and at the times of lunar and solar eclipses?
Full Moons and New Moons are "eclipse season", since eclipses happen only at those times. They are the times when the sun earth and moon are closest to being in a straight line. So the tidal effects of the moon and the sun are working together. The sun's tidal effects on the earth are not very strong compared to the moon's, but they do have the effect of adding to the lunar tides as these times.
At which direction does the moon orbit the sun?
half
What is the relative locations of the sun earth and the moon during a new moon phase?
During the new moon, the Moon is in the same direction as the Sun - in front of the Sun, basically, since the Sun is farther away.
What is the relationship between the moon sun and earth during high tides?
All three are in line, so the Moon is either opposite to the Sun (close to full moon), or in the same direction as the Sun (close to new moon).
Dependent on the rotation angle of the moon toward the sun?
For example, when the Moon is opposite to the Sun, it is full moon; when it is in the same direction as the Sun, it is new moon.
How will you describe the moon when its is in the general direction of the sun?
When the moon is in the general direction of the sun as seen from Earth, then we're looking at the part of it that's not illuminated all by the sun, and we see no moon at all.
Why are tides greater at the times of the full and new moons and at the times of lunar and solar eclipses?
Full Moons and New Moons are "eclipse season", since eclipses happen only at those times. They are the times when the sun earth and moon are closest to being in a straight line. So the tidal effects of the moon and the sun are working together. The sun's tidal effects on the earth are not very strong compared to the moon's, but they do have the effect of adding to the lunar tides as these times.
When you see a half moon what is the position of the Sun?
The sun is perpendicular to the Earth and the Moon, in the direction of the bright half of the Moon.
How do the moon phases depend on the relative positions of the sun the moon and the earth?
For example, when the Moon is opposite to the Sun, it is full moon; when it is in the same direction as the Sun, it is new moon.
At which direction does the moon orbit the sun?
half
When the lighted part of the moon faces in the direction of the sun the moon is called what?
a full moon
What words describe a new moon?
when the moon is beetween the earth and sun
What direction does the sun rise on the moon?
Sun rises in the east in day , moon in night when sun sets . It depends on rotation of earth,
Where is the moon during a new moon?
its still there, except the sun is not shining in its direction.
What is the relative locations of the sun earth and the moon during a new moon phase?
During the new moon, the Moon is in the same direction as the Sun - in front of the Sun, basically, since the Sun is farther away.
Does the sun go in front of the moon or does the moon go in front of the sun?
The Moon goes in front of the Sun. The Moon is closer to the Earth than the Sun, so when both the Moon and Sun can be seen from the Earth (i.e. they are both in the same direction) the Moon will always be closer.
How do you describe the moon shining?
The moon doesn't shine, the sun's light reflects off the moon to us so really the sun is shining at night, not the moon.
