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Of course, you can always draw a straight line from Moon to Sun, so really, to be interesting, the alignment would involve Earth, Sun, and the Moon. If they are in a straight line, there will sometimes be solar eclipses, or lunar eclipses.
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When the moon is aligned with and betwween earth and the sun which phase is happening?
New moon
Is Stonehenge aligned with the planets?
Technically it CAN'T be aligned with the planets, because the planets' positions change all the time.
What is the term for when the earth sun and moon are aligned?
The term is syzygy (astronomy) or a solar eclipse.
Why does a lunar eclipse have to occur during a full moon?
Because - a lunar eclipse is when Earth blocks the sun's rays from hitting the moon. This can only happen when the sun, Earth and the moon are nearly perfectly aligned (meaning when Earth comes between the sun and moon - which is when we have a full moon.)
What is the differce betteen a partial and solar elipse?
A Total eclipse - is where the moon passes directly in front of the sun's disc - completely obscuring it. A partial - is where the moon and sun aren't quite aligned, and part of the sun is left 'uncovered' as the moon makes its transit.
Spring tides occur when the moon is in a?
When the moon is aligned to the sun and the earth: MOON --> EARTH --> SUN
How are the earth sun and moon aligned during a lunar eclipse?
The Moon and the Sun are on opposite sides.
When the moon is aligned with and betwween earth and the sun which phase is happening?
New moon
What happens when the moon passess between the sun an earth?
When the moon passes between the Sun and Earth there is a new moon. In a special case where the Sun and Moon are aligned there is an eclipse of the Sun (the moon blocking view of the Sun).
The phase of the moon that occurs when celestial objects are aligned as sun-moon-earth is?
This is the arrangement for a New Moon.
Where must the sun the earth and moon be located for a lunar eclipse to occur?
you need the moon and the earth Aligned to the sun then enjoy the show!
When does the total eclipse of the sun occur?
When Earth, the moon and the Sun are perfectly aligned. Not very often...
Is Stonehenge aligned with the planets?
Technically it CAN'T be aligned with the planets, because the planets' positions change all the time.
A spring tide occurs during what conditions?
The earth is aligned with the moon and the sun
What cause a solar eclipse?
A solar eclipse is caused when the moon crosses in front of the sun.
How does the moon produce light?
The moon does not produce light. It only reflects light from the sun.
What are the similarities between lunar and solar?
The Sun, Moon, and Earth are all aligned in both.
