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What causes the moon to go from crescent to full moon?
It is a shodow from the earth.
When a full moon causes the ocean to rise what force is at work?
gravitationl
What causes the moon to wax and wane when it is going from a crescent to full moon and back to a crescent?
It's the earth shadow
Where must the moon be relative to the earth and sun to appear to be full?
The moon must be on the opposite side of the Earth from the Sun to appear full. This alignment causes the sunlight to fully illuminate the side of the moon facing the Earth, creating the appearance of a full moon.
What causes a spring tide to occur in months?
Spring tides happen during full moon and new moon. The additional gravitational force of the sun, causes the tides to be higher (springs).
What is the realation between earth and sun during a full moon?
During a full moon, the Earth is positioned between the Sun and the Moon. The Sun is illuminating the side of the Moon that faces Earth, making it appear fully lit from our perspective. This alignment causes the Moon to appear bright and full in the night sky.
What causes eclipse and why?
Solar eclipses are caused by the Moon covering the Sun. This can happen at new moon. Lunar eclipses are caused when the Moon gets into Earth's shadow. This can happen at full moon.
When the Moon is full where is it in its orbit around Earth?
When the moon is full, it's "behind" the earth, that is, in the direction opposite the sun. The three bodies are lined up, with the earth in the middle, like this: Sun ---------------------------------------------------------------------------Earth -- Moon
How long does it take for a full moon to a new moon?
A full cycle - e.g., from full moon to full moon - is about 29 1/2 days. From new moon to full moon is half that time.A full cycle - e.g., from full moon to full moon - is about 29 1/2 days. From new moon to full moon is half that time.A full cycle - e.g., from full moon to full moon - is about 29 1/2 days. From new moon to full moon is half that time.A full cycle - e.g., from full moon to full moon - is about 29 1/2 days. From new moon to full moon is half that time.
What causes the shadow which makes the moon change its shape?
The shadow is caused by the earth blocking the path of the light from the sun casting shadow on the moon. When the earth is not in between the sun and the moon then we have a "full moon."
What occurs at full moon when earth passes between moon and sun?
During a full moon when Earth passes between the Moon and the Sun, a lunar eclipse can occur. In this event, the Earth blocks the Sun's light from reaching the Moon, casting a shadow on the Moon. This causes the Moon to appear darker and take on a reddish hue, known as a "blood moon."
How long does the moon take to go from full moon to half moon?
A full cycle - e.g., from full moon to full moon - is about 29 1/2 days. From new moon to full moon is half that time.A full cycle - e.g., from full moon to full moon - is about 29 1/2 days. From new moon to full moon is half that time.A full cycle - e.g., from full moon to full moon - is about 29 1/2 days. From new moon to full moon is half that time.A full cycle - e.g., from full moon to full moon - is about 29 1/2 days. From new moon to full moon is half that time.
