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It actually doesn't. It is an optical illusion. It happens because when it is lower down, there are more things to compare it to along the horizon. When it is higher up, it is out on its own so it looks smaller.
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∙ 9y agoThe moon rises and sets everyday just like the sun. The moon rises on the east and sets on the west which is similar to the sun.
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∙ 15y agoYes due to air clarity and lack or presence of pollution, a setting sun generally appears to be larger due to magnification, and also depending on location it is viewed.
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∙ 14y agoThings like the moon, sun, planets and stars "rise" and "set" because Earth rotates. As Earth turns, lights in the sky appear to rise in the East and set in the West.
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∙ 10y agoIf it's a full moon, the answer is yes. A waxing moon rises before sunset and a waning moon rises after sunset. A new moon rises about the same time as the sun.
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Does the moon rise and set clockwise?
Yes moon rise and set clockwise.
When does the moon rise and set in Hedersonville NC?
When does the moon set and rise
Does the sun and moon rise and set everyday?
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Where does the moon rise and where does it set?
The moon rises in the east and sets in the west.
What forces the moon to rise?
The moon is not actually forced to rise, but appears to be rising because of the orbit of the moon and the rotation of the earth. The movement of the planets and the moon makes them appear to rise and set.
Does the moon rise and set clockwise?
Yes moon rise and set clockwise.
When does the moon rise and set in Hedersonville NC?
When does the moon set and rise
Does the moon rise and set?
Yes, it does.
Does the sun and moon rise and set everyday?
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Where does the moon rise and where does it set?
The moon rises in the east and sets in the west.
What forces the moon to rise?
The moon is not actually forced to rise, but appears to be rising because of the orbit of the moon and the rotation of the earth. The movement of the planets and the moon makes them appear to rise and set.
Why does the moon rise and set?
Because of the Earth's rotation.
When does a full moon rise and set?
sun raise
What is a verb for moon?
rise set wax wane
Do the moon set and rise at the same time each day?
No. The Moon tends to rise about 50 minutes later every day.
What time will the moon rise today and set in blore?
8.40
Why do stars rise and set in they night sky?
For the same reason that the Sun and the Moon rise and set. That's the result of Earth's rotation.
