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At what date will the moon pass between the sun and the earth when will this phase is occur next?
The "new moon" is when the Moon passes (almost) between the Sun and the Earth. The next new moon will be on November 16, 2009.If the Moon were to pass EXACTLY between the Sun and the Earth, there would be a solar eclipse.
What planets do you past to get to the moon?
You don't pass any. There' nothing in space between Earth and moon except maybe a few meteoroids. The planet that is able to come closest to Earth is Venus. When Venus is as close to Earth as it can ever get, it's more than 100 times farther away than the moon ever is.
Does a lunar eclipse occurs when the moon passes into earth's shadow?
Yes, Earth is between the sun and the moon, causing the moon to pass through Earth's shadow. A solar eclipse occurs when the moon is between Earth and the sun causing the bright ring in the sky.
Did Apollo 11 pass the sun?
Not really. If there was an observer between the moon and Earth during this mission, if they were orientated properly, they could have seen the Apollo 11 CSM and LM pass in front of the sun, but no one was there to see this. The moon is in orbit around the Earth. The space craft simply went from low Earth orbit to a higher orbit that intersected the moon's orbit. At no time did they travel further than 260,000 miles. The sun is 93,000,000 from the Earth. There would be no reason for the Apollo 11 craft to "pass the sun" to get to the moon.
What is the difference between a solar eclipse and lunar eclipse?
Solar eclipse is when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth (The three objects would appear in this order: Sun >> Moon >> Earth). A lunar eclipse is when the Moon pass into the shadow of the Earth ( The three objects would appear in this order: Sun >> Earth >> Moon ).
What is the difference between a solar and a lunar eclipse in points?
Solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the sun and Earth, blocking the sun's light from reaching Earth. Lunar eclipse occurs when Earth comes between the sun and the moon, causing Earth's shadow to be cast on the moon. Solar eclipse can only occur during a new moon phase, while lunar eclipse can only occur during a full moon phase. Solar eclipse can be total, partial, or annular depending on the alignment of the sun, moon, and Earth. Lunar eclipse can be total or partial depending on how much of the moon is covered by Earth's shadow.
When the sun the moon and earth are in a straight line would an eclipse of the sun occur?
Yes, a solar eclipse is when the moon passes in front of the earth (between the earth and sun) blocking sunlight. A lunar eclipse is when the earth is in between the sun and moon, and prevents the moon from reflecting sunlight and "shining"
What would you see if you were on the moon during a lunar eclipse?
From the perspective of a lunar observer, it would be a solar eclipse; the Earth would pass between the Sun and the Moon.
When does the earth's shadow fall on the moon?
The earth's shadow falls on the moon only during a lunar eclipse. Eclipses of the moon can have varying degrees of totality. The earth's penumbra (partial shadow) may pass over the moon, or the umbra (full shadow) may pass over some or all of the moon's surface. All of these happen only at the time of full moon. The moon's regular phases are NOT caused by earth's shadow on the moon, as is incorrectly believed by some.
Why is a solar eclipse not seen in every new moon?
The moon's orbit is tilted by about 5 degrees relative to Earth's orbit around the sun. As a result, during most occurrences of the new moon, the moon does not pass directly between Earth and the sun. Additionally, since the moon is much smaller than Earth, even when an eclipse does occur, not all of Earth is in the moon's shadow.
Each time the moon revolves behind the earth it will pass through the earth's shadow?
This phenomenon is known as a lunar eclipse. During a lunar eclipse, the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon, causing the Earth's shadow to fall on the Moon, giving it a reddish tint. Lunar eclipses can only occur during a full moon phase.
Why can astronomers predict eclipses?
Astronomers can predict eclipses because they understand the movements of the Earth, Moon, and Sun in space. By tracking their positions and orbits, astronomers can calculate when the Moon will pass in front of the Sun (solar eclipse) or when the Earth will pass between the Sun and the Moon (lunar eclipse). This knowledge allows astronomers to forecast eclipses with accuracy.
