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What would a person standing on the moon see during a partial solar eclipse?
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∙ 12y ago
It depends where you are on the moon.
If you're anywhere on the side of the moon that's visible from Earth, then you'll
see the Earth fully illuminated except for a small black spot somewhere on it ...
the region of 'totality' for Earthbound observers of the eclipse. You may also be
able to see a larger circular region around the black spot, where the illumination
on the Earth's surface is somewhat less bright. That's the region in which people
on Earth are seeing a 'partial' solar eclipse, with a part but not all of the sun
blocked from their view. You'll see both the black spot and the slightly dingy area
around it move across the Earth over the period of a few hours.
If you are on the side of the moon that's never seen from Earth, then you'll see
the sun in your sky as usual. Unless you're in contact somehow with the folks on
Earth, you'll have no idea that anything unusual is happening in their sky.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y ago-- If the person is standing anywhere on the half of the moon's surface that always
faces Earth, he would see a 'Full Earth' phase, that is, he would see the Earth
completely illuminated during the partial solar eclipse. Depending on the degree
of the eclipse, he might be able to see a small region on the Earth's surface that's
illuminated somewhat less brightly that the area around it.
-- If the person is standing anywhere on the half of the moon's surface that never
faces Earth, he would see nothing at all unusual. He would know nothing about the
partial solar eclipse unless someone on Earth told him about it.
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∙ 14y agoThe astronaut would see the "full" Earth. The small spot of shadow on the Earth probably would not be noticeable.
However, the surface of the Moon would be in darkness. Note that during a solar eclipse, the Moon is "new", meaning that the Earth-facing half is in darkness. If the astronaut could see the Earth, then he would be on the nearside, in the dark. It was the policy of NASA not to land or remain on the Moon during the lunar night.
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∙ 12y agoThe Earth's day side with a dark spot moving across it
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∙ 12y agoHow do you see the moon from Earth? :)
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A person standing in the moon's what would see a particle solar eclipse?
In the Moon's shadow. Particularly, the "penumbra" which is the lighter partial shadow, rather than the "umbra", the darker total shadow area.
What kind of person are you if you were conceived on the total eclipse?
You are just a person. Being conceived during an eclipse will not affect you.
Can everyone see the solar eclipse?
Definitely not! Two people standing right next to each other will generally have the same view, but if two people are a mile apart, its' possible that one will experience a total solar eclipse while the other will see only a partial eclipse. For people who are right on the edge of the path of totality, it's possible to do an interesting experiment; line up a set of telescopes every 10 yards or so, connected to photosensors and highly accurate clocks. Measure the precise time at which the Sun flickers into view through the valleys in the mountains on the Moon, and you can create amazingly accurate elevation maps of the lunar mountains.
When a person experiences the third stage or a total stage or a total solar eclipse where is this person standing?
He's standing in the umbra of the lunar shadow.
Where is a person standing if they experience a total solar eclipse?
When it occurs, a solar eclipse is visible over only a portion of the earth. In order to see it, you must stand: -- at a place on earth where the eclipse will be visible, -- outdoors -- in the daytime, i.e. between the hours of sunrise and sunset
When a person experiences a total eclipse where is that person standing?
He is standing outside when a person experiences a total solar eclipse.
When a person experiences the third stage eclipse or a total solar eclipse where is he standing?
Because the moon is small compared to the Earth, the shadow it casts isn't very large. The small size of the shadow and the rotation of the Earth mean that where you need to be to see a solar eclipse is very specific and changes from eclipse to eclipse. To see the next total solar eclipse, you'll have to travel to Northeastern Australia or North New Zealand on November 13, 2012. Good luck!
A person standing in the moon's what would see a particle solar eclipse?
In the Moon's shadow. Particularly, the "penumbra" which is the lighter partial shadow, rather than the "umbra", the darker total shadow area.
When a person experiences the third stage or a total eclipse where is he standing?
He's standing in the umbra of the lunar shadow.
When a person expierences the third stage of a solar eclipse where is he?
When a person experiences the third stage or total solar eclipse he is standing at People's Square.
When a person experience third stage or a total solar eclipse where is he standing?
He's standing in the umbra of the lunar shadow.
Who experiences a total eclipse of the sun?
A person standing at the center of the shadow of the moon.
What kind of person are you if you were conceived on the total eclipse?
You are just a person. Being conceived during an eclipse will not affect you.
When will the next Lunar Eclipse be in the world?
There are three types of lunar eclipses; Total, Partial and Penumbral. During a Total eclipse of the Moon, the Moon goes completely into the "umbra", or the darkest part of the Earth's shadow. In a total eclipse, the Moon is entirely shadowed. During a Partial eclipse, the Moon completely into the "penumbra" or partial shadow, and only partially within the umbra. In an partial eclipse, the Moon is only partly shadowed. During a Penumbral eclipse, the Moon goes into the penumbra of the Earth's shadow, but misses the umbra completely. In a penumbral eclipse, the Moon is dimmed, but not in shadow. In most cases, the average person will not even notice a penumbral eclipse of the moon unless the dimming is at least 75%. In 2009, there are four eclipses of the Moon; 2009 Feb 09 N 90% dimmed - Asia 2009 Jul 07 N 15% dimmed - Americas 2009 Aug 06 N 40% dimmed 2009 Dec 31 P 8% covered - India The Feb 9 2009 eclipse is past. The next two will be very light penumbral eclipses, which will be unnoticable. The December 31 partial eclipse will cover only about 8 % of the moon, and will be visible from India and Asia. The next visible total eclipse will be on December 21, 2010, and will be visible from North America.
Can everyone see the solar eclipse?
Definitely not! Two people standing right next to each other will generally have the same view, but if two people are a mile apart, its' possible that one will experience a total solar eclipse while the other will see only a partial eclipse. For people who are right on the edge of the path of totality, it's possible to do an interesting experiment; line up a set of telescopes every 10 yards or so, connected to photosensors and highly accurate clocks. Measure the precise time at which the Sun flickers into view through the valleys in the mountains on the Moon, and you can create amazingly accurate elevation maps of the lunar mountains.
When a person experiences the third stage or a total stage or a total solar eclipse where is this person standing?
He's standing in the umbra of the lunar shadow.
Where is a person standing if they experience a total solar eclipse?
When it occurs, a solar eclipse is visible over only a portion of the earth. In order to see it, you must stand: -- at a place on earth where the eclipse will be visible, -- outdoors -- in the daytime, i.e. between the hours of sunrise and sunset
