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How can the moon block the sun even though the moon is thousands of times smaller than the sun?
the moon is closer................ 4 example........... i can cover a whole building with my hand if my hand is closer to my face than the building, even though the building is bigger than my hand........................ get it?
Why does our moon which is smaller then the sun produce a total eclipse of the sun?
The moon can block the sun from view despite being much smaller than the sun because it is also much closer to us. In the same line of logic, you can look at a person on the other side of the room and block their head from view with your thumb, even though your thumb is much smaller than their head.
Why can the moon appear as large as the sun even though you know the moon much smaller than the sun?
For the same reason you can cover either of them with your hand, even though it's much smaller than either.The Moon is much smaller than the Sun, but it's also much closer than the Sun.
How does a smaller moon cover the sun in an eclipse?
While the moon is much smaller than the sun, it is also much closer to us, by about the same amount, too. The moon is about 1/400 the diameter of the sun and also about 1/400th the distance. In the same line of reasoning, you can block a sign at the end of the street from view using your thumb, even though your thumb is much smaller than the sign.
How is the moon able to block out the sun?
The moon comes between us and the sun. Although the moon is actually much smaller than the sun it is much closer. You can block out the sun with your hand without difficulty.
How can the moon block out the sun during a solar eclipse when the sun is so much larger than the moon?
The moon can block the sun during an eclipse in the same way as your thumb can block (or eclipse) the moon. A smaller object viewed at a closer distance can appear larger than a much larger object that is further away.
Which is the largest Pluto the moon mercury ganymede?
Ganymede. Even though it is weird that a moon is bigger than planet Mercury, here`s the order from biggest to smallest: Ganymede Mercury Moon Pluto
Would person weigh more or less on the moon?
The Moon is much smaller than the Earth, and its Mass is much less. Thus the pull of gravity is much less on the Moon.Therefore, you would weigh less on the Moon than on Earth, even though your Mass would be the same.
Why does the moon shine even though it doesn't produce its own light?
the sun shines on the moon.
Why does the moon shine even though it does not have light if its own?
the moon shines because the sun's heat and light reflects on the moon
Is the moon bigger or smaller than earth?
moon is smaller
Why can you see the moon even though it does not emit its own light?
The moon reflects light from the sun, making it visible to us on Earth. This reflected light allows us to see the moon in the night sky even though it does not emit its own light.
