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What is one observable event other than the moon phases caused by the moon orbiting earth?
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The gravitational pull of the orbiting moon causes the ocean tides.
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The moon has phases too Why doesn't that make us think the moon revolves around the sun too rather than around Earth?
To see all the phases of Venus is impossible in the Earth-centred model of the Solar System. The case of the Moon is different. Simple geometry shows how you can see all the phases if it revolves around the Earth. If the Moon's phases were caused by it orbiting the Sun, then the Moon would have to be millions of miles from Earth. We know the distance to the Moon very accurately and it's obviously orbiting the Earth. But, of course, the Moon does go round the Sun too, along with Earth, during the year. I hope that's clear.
T or F The phases of the moon are caused by the positions of the Earth Sun and Moon?
True. The phases of the Moon are caused by our Earthly view of the sunshine on the Moon.
Why does the shape of the moon change?
the shape of the moon is caused by the movement of the earth. Earth's shadow causes the shapes. As the earth moves, so does its shadow, creating different shapes (phases).
Do the phases of the moon cause seasons?
No. The phases of the moon are completely unrelated to the seasons. The seasons are caused by the tilt of earth's axis of rotation.
Do moon phases change each day?
yes, the moon phases change every day. as long as the moon keeps orbiting earth, that will happen.
What is the changing apperances of the moon from the earth?
They are called phases of the moon. They are caused by the moon orbiting the earth and changing its relative angle to the sun
Would moon phases be observable?
Yes, they are ALL observable form all parts of Earth provided clouds do not obscure your view of the sky.
Would a satellite orbiting the earth go through phases like those of the moon?
Yes.
The moon has phases too Why doesn't that make us think the moon revolves around the sun too rather than around Earth?
To see all the phases of Venus is impossible in the Earth-centred model of the Solar System. The case of the Moon is different. Simple geometry shows how you can see all the phases if it revolves around the Earth. If the Moon's phases were caused by it orbiting the Sun, then the Moon would have to be millions of miles from Earth. We know the distance to the Moon very accurately and it's obviously orbiting the Earth. But, of course, the Moon does go round the Sun too, along with Earth, during the year. I hope that's clear.
What is the relationship between the phases of the moon and summer solstice?
The phases of the moon are not affected by solstice dates or equinox dates, they are caused by the sun shining on it at different angles while the moon is orbiting the Earth and new and full moons rarely coincide with "summer solstice" dates.
Are the Moon's phases caused by Earth's rotation?
No. The phases of the Moon are caused by our moon rotating around the Earth. When the moon is between the Sun and Earth, the face nearest to us is not illuminated and in the Moon's own shadow, and this aspect we call 'New Moon'. When the moon is on the side of Earth farthest from the sun, it is fully illuminated, and this we call 'Full Moon'. [Due to the distribution of mass in the moon, it keeps one face towards Earth.] The earth rotates once every 24 hours, so we see the moon in our sky once a day - but sometimes in the daytime - when it is approaching 'New'. But the moon orbits the earth once every 28 days (approx) and this motion is the one that is responsible for the phases of the Moon. !
Why we see the different phases of the moon from earth?
The phases are caused by the angle that the sunlight strikes the moon.
T or F The phases of the moon are caused by the positions of the Earth Sun and Moon?
True. The phases of the Moon are caused by our Earthly view of the sunshine on the Moon.
How the moon would appear to an observer in space during its revolution. Would phases be observable?
Yes. Unless the observer was on the back side of the moon, or on the opposite side of the earth from the moon, he/she could see the same phases that we see here on earth.
Lunar phases are caused by motions of?
it is caused by gravity, force, and magnetic field, even the earth's atmosphere
Would there be gravity on earth if there was no moon orbiting it?
Yes. Gravity on Earth is caused by the mass of the Earth, not by the Moon.
Why does the shape of the moon change?
the shape of the moon is caused by the movement of the earth. Earth's shadow causes the shapes. As the earth moves, so does its shadow, creating different shapes (phases).
