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It's called an eclipse.
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Why can the moon appear as large as the sun even though you know the moon much smaller than the sun?
For the same reason you can cover either of them with your hand, even though it's much smaller than either.The Moon is much smaller than the Sun, but it's also much closer than the Sun.
Why is the sun in America and the m00n is in Afghanistan?
What do you mean? Both the Sun and the Moon can be seen in America, or in Afghanistan.What do you mean? Both the Sun and the Moon can be seen in America, or in Afghanistan.What do you mean? Both the Sun and the Moon can be seen in America, or in Afghanistan.What do you mean? Both the Sun and the Moon can be seen in America, or in Afghanistan.
Why you can see the phases of the moon?
The sun lights the moon and how much sun is on the moon depends on the sun,That iswhy you can see moon phases.
Does a moon completely cover the sun in a total solar eclipse?
Yes, in a total eclipse the Moon does cover the Sun completely. As the Earth, Moon and Sun are constantly moving, the eclipse doesn't last long. It is important that you don't look directly at the eclipse with the naked eye - or your sight could be damaged.
Why does the sun not affect the tides as much as the moon does?
The sun is approximately 372 times as far from the Earth as the moon is.
Why can the moon appear as large as the sun even though you know the moon much smaller than the sun?
For the same reason you can cover either of them with your hand, even though it's much smaller than either.The Moon is much smaller than the Sun, but it's also much closer than the Sun.
A solar eclipse can only happen during a new moon?
That is because the Moon has to be between the Sun and the Earth, to cover the Sun from our point of view. When this happens, we see the dark side of the Moon - i.e., it is new moon.That is because the Moon has to be between the Sun and the Earth, to cover the Sun from our point of view. When this happens, we see the dark side of the Moon - i.e., it is new moon.That is because the Moon has to be between the Sun and the Earth, to cover the Sun from our point of view. When this happens, we see the dark side of the Moon - i.e., it is new moon.That is because the Moon has to be between the Sun and the Earth, to cover the Sun from our point of view. When this happens, we see the dark side of the Moon - i.e., it is new moon.
Why is the sun in America and the m00n is in Afghanistan?
What do you mean? Both the Sun and the Moon can be seen in America, or in Afghanistan.What do you mean? Both the Sun and the Moon can be seen in America, or in Afghanistan.What do you mean? Both the Sun and the Moon can be seen in America, or in Afghanistan.What do you mean? Both the Sun and the Moon can be seen in America, or in Afghanistan.
Why do you have solar or lunar eclipses?
When the moon comes in between earth and the sun we witness solar eclipse. Though much smaller than the sun, the moon is much closer to earth so, it can cover the whole sun (from our view). The moon has no light of its own. It only reflects the light it gets from the sun. But, when earth comes in between the sun and the moon the shadow (umbra) of earth covers the moon completely. That's what we call lunar eclipse.
Why you can see the phases of the moon?
The sun lights the moon and how much sun is on the moon depends on the sun,That iswhy you can see moon phases.
Why can the Moon appear as large as the Sun even though you know the Moon is much smaller than the Sun?
The Moon is much closer to Earth than the Sun is, therefore making the moon appear to be as large or larger than the sun when viewed from Earth.
Does Pluto have sun?
Pluto has the same sun as we do. I mean, it's in our solar system. Do you mean "does it have a moon"? If so, it does have one moon, that is so much like Pluto, that the two are sopmetimes considered, double planets. Obviously, Pluto is not a planet, but yes, it has one moon.
How is the moon able to block out the sun?
The moon comes between us and the sun. Although the moon is actually much smaller than the sun it is much closer. You can block out the sun with your hand without difficulty.
How much larger is the sun compared to the moon?
the sun is 416 times bigger then the moon.
Is the moon closer to the sun?
well... if you mean that the moon is closer to the sun than the earth, then yes.
How does a smaller moon cover the sun in an eclipse?
While the moon is much smaller than the sun, it is also much closer to us, by about the same amount, too. The moon is about 1/400 the diameter of the sun and also about 1/400th the distance. In the same line of reasoning, you can block a sign at the end of the street from view using your thumb, even though your thumb is much smaller than the sign.
Does a moon completely cover the sun in a total solar eclipse?
Yes, in a total eclipse the Moon does cover the Sun completely. As the Earth, Moon and Sun are constantly moving, the eclipse doesn't last long. It is important that you don't look directly at the eclipse with the naked eye - or your sight could be damaged.
