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you use the moons movement and phases to tell time because of the seasons, rotation, and revolution
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How are the phases of the moon useful?
The phases of the moon can tell you what time of the week it is, see the whole cycle is one month, and there are two fool moons one in the beginning and one from the end. each half cycle has a name, waxing and waning, each have a different time period.
Are the Moon's phases predictable why or why not?
yes the moon phases are predictable because you can tell when a moon phase will appear by knowing what time of month it is.
How did the Incas measure time?
The Incas used the sun and moons position in the sky to tell time
What is the time for one cycle of lunar phases?
Time between two full moons (Lunar month) is approximately 29.53 days (29 days, 12 hours, 44 minutes)
At what time of day or night would the first quarter moon be best seen?
The moons phases do not coincide with the length of our days so there is no 'best' time to view the first quarter unless you know the position on the moon. You would need find the dates of the phases and the times of moonrise and moonset.
How do people use the moon and stars to tell time?
eat moons and trees to check the correct fish
How do people use stars and moon to tell time?
eat moons and trees to check the correct fish
What does the solar system do to tell time?
The Solar System doesn't tell time; we tell time, based on the movement of objects in the sky. Basically the time is based on the position of the Sun in the sky.
Why is a phase called a first or last quarter?
Because it occurs at the time that's either 1/4 or 3/4 of the way through the full cycle of phases between two New Moons.
What is synodic month means?
It is the average time of the revolution of the moon around the earth with respect to a line joining the sun and the earth. It is the period the moon takes to pass through all its phases.
What is responsible for the phases of the moon?
Well, Snookie has to shift her weight from time to time. She can't just stand there with her legs locked all day long!! The full moon is when she has her legs locked. The new moon is when she is lying down to get a spray tan. The Half moons are when she is shifting her weight from side to side, and the quarter (crecent) moons are the process of shifting her 532 pound body.
How is it the moon calendar taken?
A moon calendar is created by carefully observing the phases of the moon and recording them. The moon completes a cycle approximately once every 28 days, which is the time elapsed between two full moons.
