How do heavenly bodies affect the earth?

Answer 1

Most heavenly bodies (stars, other planets, etc.) are simply too far away to affect the Earth in any measurable way (with the exception of their light striking the Earth). However, there are two heavenly bodies that exert a very real effect on the Earth: the Moon and the Sun. The Moon's orbit is close enough to Earth for its gravity to affect our planet in one signifigant way. Its large mass is enough to, in effect, pull liquid water away from the Earth slightly. This is what causes the tides. The Sun is the source (indirectly) of all life on Earth. Its radiation gives warmth to the Earth, allowing it to maintain a life-sustaining temperature range. The Sun also serves as an anchor to our planet, its gravity keeping us in a steady, fairly debris-free orbit. With the exception of the occaisional comet or asteroid, the Sun and the Moon are the only two heavenly bodies that affect the Earth.

Answer 2

They don't affect the Earth. Not at all...

Answer 3

Due to the revolution of the earth, certain constellations can be seen at specific times, depending on the position of the earth.

Answer 4

The constellations you can see become seasonal. Some are always visible and some disappear below the horizon for part of the year.

Answer 5

Earth's rotation makes it seem as if the entire sky (Sun, Moon, and the stars) move around us, approximately once a day.