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The Moon is the only natural satellite of the Earth, and the only celestial body where humans have landed. It is approximately 384,403 kilometers (238,857 miles) away from the Earth, and has an approximate diameter of 3,476 kilometers (2,160 miles).

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Where did the word pajamas come from?

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The word "pajamas" comes from the Hindustani word "pāy-jāma," which translates to "leg clothing." It was introduced to the English language by British colonizers who encountered this type of clothing in India.

How does the moon help earth?

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The moon helps Earth by stabilizing its rotation and creating tides in the oceans through its gravitational pull. It also plays a role in influencing the Earth's climate and has been associated with the development of life on our planet.

Human life change 10000 years ago?

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Around 10000 years ago, humans transitioned from a nomadic lifestyle to settled agricultural communities. This shift led to the development of civilizations, the rise of social hierarchies, and the domestication of plants and animals. It marked the beginning of the Neolithic Revolution, which profoundly impacted human society and culture.

Who are present yadavs when yaduvanshi were vanished from earth?

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The present-day Yadavs are believed to be descendants of the ancient Yaduvanshi dynasty, who originated from the lineage of Yadu, a mythological king in Hindu scriptures. When the Yaduvanshis vanished from power, many of their descendants scattered across different regions of India, eventually forming communities that are known today as the Yadavs.

Where did the word minority come from?

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The word "minority" originated from the Latin word "minor," meaning lesser or smaller. It is used to describe a group of people that is smaller in number or holds less power compared to the dominant group in a society.

What is the meaning of material but incorruptible heavenly body?

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A material but incorruptible heavenly body refers to a physical form that exists in the heavenly realm but does not decay or perish like earthly bodies. It suggests a state of eternal existence and purity beyond the confines of this world.

Who were the first humans?

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The exact identity of the first humans is uncertain, but Homo sapiens, our species, is believed to have originated in Africa around 300,000 years ago. Our evolutionary ancestors before Homo sapiens include species like Homo erectus and Homo habilis.

How old is the first man?

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First manIt is a controversial matter. No one really knows that answer. But scientists have a general idea. Though it depends on what kind of science and what religious backround or cultural preferences; it's somewhat agreed that humans first appeared about 3-8 million years ago. I believe that we appeared sometime in the past, say 15,000-20,000 or somewhere near, definitely not in the millions. But even scientists argue among themselves, so it's something that we need to let go. No matter what evidence is provided, we still will not come to a single, popular, unanimous decision.

If you are arguing from a religious perspective, it depends on what your religion says. If you are asking about the first homo sapiens, then it was definitely closer to a million years ago or more (I can't say for certain). If you are asking for the first civilized man, then it would be somewhere in the range of 50,000 to 20,000 years ago. First widespread use of agricultural and domestication shows up around 40,000 to 30,000 years ago. And language and religion appears a little bit later than that. Civilized burial and cremation appears a little bit before agriculture, and established permanent cities appear around the same time.

So you're looking at a variety of responses depending on what you classify as "the first man."

Where did the word leader come from?

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The word "leader" comes from the Old English word "lædan," which means "to guide" or "to lead." It has roots in various other ancient languages such as Germanic and Norse. The concept of leadership and a leader has been a fundamental part of human society since ancient times.

What does the word lunatic have to do with the moon?

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The superstitious belief (related to astrology) was that the Moon, like other heavenly bodies, affected the behavior of people on Earth. The modern version of this is the observation that "when the moon is full, all the crazies come out."

Primitive and not-so-primitive cultures believed that the Moon had a direct effect on people's actions. The word lunaticcomes from the Latin luna, and literally means "controlled by the moon." Although irrational actions were no more likely during a full moon than at any other time of the month, the superstition remained.
dirives from the word lunaticas meaning "of the moon " or moon struck

What is the lighter side of a shadow called?

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Penumbra.

Total shadow is the UMBRA.

Partial shadow is the PENUMBRA.

These words usually refer to solar/lunar eclipses. However, they can refer elsewhere to shadows.

What is the scientific explanation of the moon's absence?

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The moon doesn't always rise and set at night, sometimes it rises and sets during the day.

This is dependent on the phase of the moon.

The moon circles the earth once every 28 days.

The closer to full the moon is, the more hours it spends in the sky at night, because it is on the opposite side of the earth as the sun. That's why it is full - the sun is behind you, lighting the moon in front of you. A completely full moon will rise as the sun sets, and set as the sun rises, and will be visible all night.

The closer to "new" the moon is, the fewer hours it spends in the sky during the night, and the more time it spends during the day because it is on the SAME side of the earth as the sun. It appears "new" because the sun is behind it, lighting the far side of the moon. A completely new moon will rise and set with the sun, and will only be visible in the day.. or briefly at dusk.

A half-moon is up half the day and half the night. If you don't see a half-moon at night, it has either already set or hasn't risen yet.

What the phase that results when the moon is on the opposite side of the earth from the sun?

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When it is directly opposite, it would be a Full Moon. But the Moon spends half of its orbit on the side opposite the Sun, which includes all of the Gibbous phases from First Quarter to Last Quarter.

Why the moon appears to have different phases?

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Because of its position relative to Earth and the Sun.

The Moon orbits the Earth once every 29 days.

Starting with day 1. It is a NEW Moon . Its position is in a plane between Earth and Sun. We do NOT see a New Moon, because the Sun's Light over powers it, except when that plane the Moon in , becomes a direct line between Earth Moon & Sun; then it is a Solar Eclipse.

From day 2 to 7 the Moon is moving away from the Sun's plane, so we begin to see it . During this period is a WAXING CRESCENT Moon and seen in the evening, shortly after Sunset.

At day 7 the Moon is at a right angle(90 degrees) between Earth & Sun, So we see it as a half circle , known as FIRST QUARTER ( Because it has gone a Quarter way around its orbit of Earth).

From day 8 to 14 the Moon is moving away from the Sun's plane, so we begin to see it . During this period is a WAXING GIBBOUS Moon and seen in the early night.

At day 14 or 15 the Moon is at a plane (180 degrees) This plane is Sun, Earth and Moon. So we see it as a full circle , known as FULL MOON ( Because it has gone a half way around its orbit of Earth). At this point , if the Sun Earth and Moon are in a staight line , we see a LUNAR Eclipse. The Moon is far less bright and appears as a dull red or grey colour, due to Earth's reflected light.

From day 15 to 21 the Moon is moving towards the Sun's plane, so we begin to see it . During this period is a WANING GIBBOUS Moon and seen in the late night.

At day 21 the Moon is at a right angle(90 degrees) between Earth & Sun, , but on the opposite side of the Earth. So we see it as a half circle , However, the circle is the opposite way around to the first quarter. , known as LAST QUARTER ( Because it has gone a Three Quarter way around its orbit of Earth).

From day 22 to 28 the Moon is moving towards the Sun's plane, so we begin to see it . During this period is a WANING CRESCENT Moon and seen in the early morning before sunrise.

Day 29 or 1. It is a NEW Moon . Its position is in a plane between Earth and Sun. We do NOT see a New Moon, because the Sun's Light over powers it, except when that plane the Moon in , becomes a direct line between Earth Moon & Sun; then it is a Solar Eclipse. And the process is repeated.

As an experiment , Din a darkened room, with a pin-hole of bright light, two balls, one larger than the other.

  • The pin-hole of light is the Sun , The larger ball is the Earth , and the smaller is the Moon. Place the Moon(ball) between Earth(Ball) and Sun (pin hole) and look at it from behind the Earth. . Then move the Moon to a right angled postion and loo at it from the opposite side of the Earth. . Similarly for a stright line , Sun, Earth and Moon , and finally at the opposite side of the Earth. If done well then you should see the Moon (ball) its its different phases(shadows).
  • Hope that helps!!!!!

Why can the moon not support any form of life?

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one the moon doesn't have enough gravity for life and two the moon doesn't have water and food on it for life.

Why planets stay in orbit as they revolve around the sun?

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The planets stay in orbit because of the gravitational attraction between the individual planets and the sun. Their rotational velocity makes them stay in a stable orbit instead of spiraling into it.

What are the meaning of the idiom once in a blue moon?

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VERY INFREQUENTLY.

A Blue Moon is said to occur , when two full Moons occur in one calendar month. On say dates 1st of the month and 28th of the same month.

What is the only monument on earth visible from the moon?

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Nothing is directly visible from the Moon.

However, much nearer the Earth in a spaceship , the Great Wall of China is said to be visible. Also I would suggest the Afsluitdijk in the Netherlands.

It is a dike that is straight for about 30 miles, and separates the North Sea from the Ijselmeer(Zuider Zee). It would be seen from space aS A STRAIGHT LINE.

What is the definition of the light year?

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The light-year is the distance light travels in a year. Since this sometimes causes confusion, please note that a light-year is a unit of distance; NOT a unit of time. A light-year is approximately 9.5 x 1012 kilometers. (A light-year is defined to be exactly 9,460,730,472,580,800 metres.)

What force keeps a moon from orbiting a planet?

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The Moon is orbiting a planet; It is orbiting the Earth.

The velocity /acceleration of the Moon and the gravitational pull between Earth and Moon are in balance, so the Moon remains orbiting the Earth. Similarly the Earth and Moon , as a binary system, orbit the Sun , and the acceleration and gravitational forces are in balance. So none of us collide.

Who is the first an to walk on the moon?

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'Who is the first an .,, I think yoiu mean man .!!!!!

The first man to walk on the Moon was Neil Armstrong in July 1969.

Who has more mass on the moon the child or adult?

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Adult because the mass dosen't change, just the gravitational force change make them both heavier or lighter

What is the most massive planet?

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In the Solar System , Jupiter is the most massive planet, followed by Saturn.

Earth is miniscule by comparison.

During a total lunar eclipse the moon is in the earths?

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During a tota lunar eclipse the Moon is in the Earth;s SHADOW.

In a straight line in space, it is The SUN, the Earth, & the Moon.

In a total solar eclipse, the straight line is The Sun, The Moon , & the Earth.

Notice in the straight line , the Earth & the Moon 'swop' places.