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What is the position of the moon when its full in relation to the moon and the sun?
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It is between the Sun and the Earth
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What position is the moon at when it is full?
At full moon, the Moon is opposite the Sun, from our (Earth's) point of view.
Why is the period of a lunar month 29.5 but the Moon's period of revolution is only 27.3 days?
The Earth moves around the Sun, thus, the direction of the Sun in the sky changes. To go back to the same position in relation to the Sun (e.g., new moon), the Moon thus needs MORE than one full revolution.
What fraction of the moon is lit?
Half of the moon is always lit. Due to it's position in relation to the sun and the earth, we see a different moon every night.
In what aligment of sun moon and eath does lunar eclipse occur?
At full Moon, that is, when the Moon is opposite to the Sun, from our point of view.At full Moon, that is, when the Moon is opposite to the Sun, from our point of view.At full Moon, that is, when the Moon is opposite to the Sun, from our point of view.At full Moon, that is, when the Moon is opposite to the Sun, from our point of view.
Is it possible to have both a full and new moon in the same day?
No. The position the Moon has to be in for a full Moon is completely different than for a new moon. When we have a full Moon the Moon is on the opposite side of us to the Sun. When we have a new Moon, the Moon is on the same side of us as the Sun. It takes about 2 weeks for the Moon to go between those two positions, so it is not possible for it to happen on the same day.
The phase of the moon depends on?
The phase of the moon depends on it position in relation to the earth and the sun. For instance, when the moon is in between the earth and the sun, this is the new of full moon phase.
How is the position of the full moon in relation to Earth and the sun different from the position of the full Venus in relation to Earth and the Sun?
When the moon is full, it is on exactly the opposite side of the Earth from the sun. A map of this would have the sun on the right side of a piece of paper, then Earth to its left followed by the moon to the left of the Earth.When Venus is full in the sky, it is on the opposite side of the sun from Earth. A drawing of this would have Venus all the way to the left, followed by the sun, then the Earth in a straight line (or vice versa), as long as they are directly on either side of the sun.
How is the position of the full moon in relation to the earth and sun different from the position of the full venus in relation to earth and the sun?
When the moon is full, it is on exactly the opposite side of the Earth from the sun. A map of this would have the sun on the right side of a piece of paper, then Earth to its left followed by the moon to the left of the Earth.When Venus is full in the sky, it is on the opposite side of the sun from Earth. A drawing of this would have Venus all the way to the left, followed by the sun, then the Earth in a straight line (or vice versa), as long as they are directly on either side of the sun.
Where is the moon located in relation to Earth and the Sun when you see a full Moon?
The Moon is on the opposite side of the Earth than the Sun is when there is a full Moon.
What position is the moon at when it is full?
At full moon, the Moon is opposite the Sun, from our (Earth's) point of view.
What is the position of the sun moon and earth during a full moon?
(Sun) (earth) (full moon) so the moon is behind the earth in a full moon.
Why can't you see a full moon during the day?
During the day, the sun is at its brightest and the moon is directly opposite the sun. Therefore, you will never see a full moon during the day because the moon is always changing position in relation to the sun.
What are the relative position of the sun the moon and earth during a full moon?
When the moon is full, the full of the face of the moon that is facing earth is lit by the sun. The only way this can happen is if the earth is between the sun and the moon. We need the sun "behind us" to allow the sun to light up all of the moon's face so it can appear full.
Does the full moon occur at the same time in the USA and Europe?
No, the full moon does not occur at the same time in the USA and Europe. The timing of the full moon can vary slightly depending on the location, as it is based on the position of the moon in relation to the Earth and the sun. However, the time difference is usually not significant in terms of hours.
Does the moon change shape in a full orbit?
No - the moon itself stays the same shape. The phases of the moon change as the earth and moon orbit round the sun. The phases are simply the amount of sunlight reflected in relation to the position of the earth's shadow cast on the moon
Why is the period of a lunar month 29.5 but the Moon's period of revolution is only 27.3 days?
The Earth moves around the Sun, thus, the direction of the Sun in the sky changes. To go back to the same position in relation to the Sun (e.g., new moon), the Moon thus needs MORE than one full revolution.
If the moon were larger would you still see the moon phases?
Yes. The phases of the moon aren't based on the size of the moon. Phases are based on the position of the moon in relation to the sun.
