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Which statement best explains why the sun and the moon appear to be about the same size in the atmosphere?
The sun and the moon appear to be about the same size in the atmosphere during a solar eclipse due to a coincidence in their apparent sizes from Earth's perspective. The sun is much larger than the moon, but it is also much farther away, making them appear similar in size when viewed from Earth.
Is the moon or mars closter to the sun?
The moon is closer to the sun. Since the moon orbits Earth, it is always about the same distance from the sun as Earth is.
Are the moon and the sun the same distance from the earth?
No, the sun is much further away from the earth than the moon.
What do we see when the moon is in between the earth and the sun (but not in the same plane)?
When the moon is in between the earth and the sun, but not in the same plane, we see a solar eclipse.
Why do you see different phases of the moon if the same side is always facing the earth?
The phases of the moon are the result of the ever-changing positions of the Earth, moon, and sun relative to one another. When the moon and the sun are on opposite sides of the earth (whereby the sun, earth, and moon form a straight line), a full moon occurs. When the moon and sun are on the same side of the earth (whereby the sun,moon, and earth form a straight line), a new moon occurs.
How do the moon earth and sun moves?
Earth moves because the of sun's gravitation pull. Same applies to the Moon.
Are the moon and the sun the same distance from earth?
No, the moon and the sun are not the same distance from Earth. The average distance from the Earth to the moon is about 238,855 miles, while the average distance from the Earth to the sun is about 93 million miles.
Why does the moon appear the same size as the sun during a total solar eclipse?
During a total solar eclipse, the moon appears the same size as the sun because of a coincidence in their relative distances and sizes. The moon is about 400 times smaller than the sun, but it is also about 400 times closer to Earth than the sun. This alignment causes the moon to perfectly cover the sun, creating the illusion that they are the same size in the sky.
Is the earth and sun the same size?
no the earth and the moon are not the same size the sun is about 100 times bigger than the earth
What type of moon is it when the moon and sun are on the same side of Earth?
It is a new moon.
How long for Moon to orbit Sun?
The Moon actually orbits the Earth, which it does in 28 days, but if you consider the Earth and the Moon as a double system, then the Moon orbits the Sun once a year, just as the Earth does. The Moon is much closer to the Earth than the Earth and the Moon are to the Sun.
What type of moon happens when The moon and sun are on the same side of Earth?
A new moon occurs when the Moon is positioned between the Earth and the Sun, with the Sun's light illuminating the side of the Moon facing away from Earth. This alignment creates a moon that is not visible from Earth.
