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How are the movements of the sun and the moon similar to an observer on earth?
From an observer on Earth, both the sun and the moon appear to rise in the east and set in the west due to the rotation of the Earth. The sun and the moon also appear to move across the sky in an arc, with the sun following a daily path and the moon following a monthly path.
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.
Which of the following is the phase that results when the Moon is on the same side of the Earth as the Sun?
The phase that results when the Moon is on the same side of the Earth as the Sun is called the New Moon phase. During this phase, the side of the Moon that is illuminated by the Sun is facing away from Earth, making it appear dark in the sky.
Why does the sun appear brighter than your stars?
Because it's closer, like the moon
Why doe the moon appear lit at night?
The moon is in front of the sun at night, and the moon reflects the sun's light.
Why does the moon appear to change as it revolves around the earth?
it has to do with the sun and the position of the moon , sun and earth
Relative to the earth and the sun where must the moon be to appear to be a crescent?
When the angle between the sun and moon as seen from earth is less than 90 degrees, the moon will appear as a crescent.
Is the sun and the moon the same size why do they appear to be the same size?
They appear to be the same size, as the sun is a very long distance away. The sun is many times larger than the moon.
Why can the moon appear as large as the sun?
Because the moon is much more closer than sun in our solar system.
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.
Why do you have spring tides?
Because the sun, the Earth, and the Moon align in the following order: Sun, Earth, Moon.
Does the moon appear the brightest when it is closest to the sun?
No. In fact, when the moon is closest to the sun each month, we can't see it at all.
