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What are the 5 most visible planets and which ones can appear in phases similar to lunar phases and which ones can not?
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-- The six planets visible to the unaided eye are Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn.
-- The Earth displays no phases at all.
-- All of the remaining five can display gibbous and nearly 'quarter' phases.
-- Only Mercury and Venus can display crescent phases.
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List the names of the five most visible planets Explain which ones can appear in phases similar to lunar phases and which ones cannot and explain why?
There are five planets visible to the naked eye; Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. However, Mercury and Venus are interior planets (closer to the Sun that we are) and are never seen in the "full" phase. Mars, Jupiter and Saturn are never seen in the "new" phase, because they never pass between Earth and the Sun. Note: This is requirement 5.1 for the Astronomy merit badge.
When finding helped provide evidence that the planets orbit around the sun rather that the earth?
Venus progresses through phases similar to the Moon. (Galileo's improvements to the telescope meant that Venus was visible as a disc rather than a bright spot.)
Can phases of Mercury be seen?
Yes, all of the planets in from the earth display phases when viewed form earth.
What planets do not have lunar phases?
Planets do not have lunar phases because lunar phases are specific to our Moon. However, planets with moons of their own can have similar phenomena called satellite phases, where the appearance of the moon changes as it orbits the planet. Some example of these planets are Jupiter and Saturn, which have many moons.
What are the phases of the moon and what causes the moon to appear to change?
The phases of the moon are The phases of the moon appear to change because the earth rotates on it's axis and the moon orbits the earth. The sunlight hits a different part of the moon that is visible to us. Half of the moon is always lit up, you just can't always see it.
List the names of the five most visible planets Explain which ones can appear in phases similar to lunar phases and which ones cannot and explain why?
There are five planets visible to the naked eye; Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. However, Mercury and Venus are interior planets (closer to the Sun that we are) and are never seen in the "full" phase. Mars, Jupiter and Saturn are never seen in the "new" phase, because they never pass between Earth and the Sun. Note: This is requirement 5.1 for the Astronomy merit badge.
When finding helped provide evidence that the planets orbit around the sun rather that the earth?
Venus progresses through phases similar to the Moon. (Galileo's improvements to the telescope meant that Venus was visible as a disc rather than a bright spot.)
What is the greatest number of full moon phases visible on Earth that are possible in the span of one year?
the process that causes the moon to appear at these different phases of earthlings
What planets are seen in phases like the moon?
Both Mercury and Venus, being closer to the sun than us, will show phases. When Venus is at is brightest it is generally just a bit over half full. If you were on Mars, you would note phases on earth.
Can phases of Mercury be seen?
Yes, all of the planets in from the earth display phases when viewed form earth.
What planets do not have lunar phases?
Planets do not have lunar phases because lunar phases are specific to our Moon. However, planets with moons of their own can have similar phenomena called satellite phases, where the appearance of the moon changes as it orbits the planet. Some example of these planets are Jupiter and Saturn, which have many moons.
What are the phases of the moon and what causes the moon to appear to change?
The phases of the moon are The phases of the moon appear to change because the earth rotates on it's axis and the moon orbits the earth. The sunlight hits a different part of the moon that is visible to us. Half of the moon is always lit up, you just can't always see it.
Why do planets have phases similar to lunar phases?
The planet Venus has phases similar to the moon's phases because of its orbit around the sun, inside the orbit of the Earth. Because of its particular orbit, an observer from the earth is?æable to see various phases.
Why are phases difficult to see on planets such as Jupiter and mars?
no
What are changes in appear in the moon?
Phases!
Does Mercury have any phases?
Yes, all of the planets in from the earth display phases when viewed form earth.
What phases are chromosomes not visible?
Interphase and Telophase
