answersLogoWhite

0

It has to do with the alignment od the Sun, Earth, and the Moon.

That's what my science teacher said...

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

How long is a lunar month, and what is the duration of each moon phase within it?

A lunar month is about 29.5 days long. Each moon phase, such as the new moon, first quarter, full moon, and last quarter, lasts for about 7-8 days.


How long is a lunar month cycle?

A lunar month cycle, also known as a synodic month, is approximately 29.5 days long. This is the time it takes for the Moon to complete one full orbit around the Earth and return to the same phase, such as from full moon to full moon. Because of this duration, lunar months can vary in length, alternating between 29 and 30 days in many lunar calendars.


How long does it take the moon to complete an entire phase?

1 month.


How long does it take the moon to complete an entire phase change?

It takes about 29.5 days for the moon to complete an entire phase change cycle, which includes all the phases from new moon to full moon and back to new moon. This period is known as a lunar month or synodic month.


How long does the Lunar phase last?

29 1/2 days, or a month.


How long is a month in seconds?

Well we really dont know


How long does a football World Cup last?

The world cup usually lasts for a full month.


How long is a full grown snail?

in 1 month they mature......


How long is a month of full moons?

The full moon only actually lasts one day, so only one day in a month is there a full moon (although it will look full for a few days).


How long does it take from the full moon phase to the new moon phase?

The full lunar cycle is roughly 4 weeks, and from full-moon to new-moon is half the cycle, so it would take (roughly) 2 weeks to go from full to new moon.


How long is it from a full moon to the next full moon?

The time from one full moon to the next is approximately 29.5 days. This period is known as a lunar month or synodic month. The variation in the lunar cycle can cause the exact timing of full moons to vary slightly each month.


How long does a complete moon phase take?

The cycle of the moon's phases runs 29.53 days.