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Does the Moon's rotation take a shorter amount of time than a revolution?
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The rotation of the moon is equal to the revolution around Earth.(28 days)lunar cycle.
The moon rotates at the the same speed as it revolves around us basically, so we always see the same side of it(we actually see a little bit more than half) like someone walking round you but always looking right at you, you never see the back of their head. Check out Brian Cox's program "The Planets" on BBC website, it's very good
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When periods of the moons rotation and revolution are equal what is it called?
It is called synchronous rotation when the rotation and orbit take the same amount of time.
How does the revolution of the moon affect its appearance?
The moon's revolution is equal to its period of rotation. This means that we see the same side of the moon every day. Also, the moons position compared to the position of the sun makes the phases of the moon.
What is the period of rotation and the number of moons on the chart on page 63 in astronomy?
9326
How did Galileo's observations of Jupiter's moons help to show that the geocentric explanation is incorrect?
Jupiter's moons orbited it and thus did not have a the earth as their axis of rotation.
How long is a day on Dysnomia?
Perhaps you mean Dysnomia, a moon of Eris. The moon goes around the dwarf planet once every 15.8 days. I don't think its actual rotation has been observed, but if we assume that its rotation is synchronized with its revolution (as is the case with many moons), that would also be 15.8 days.
When periods of the moons rotation and revolution are equal what is it called?
It is called synchronous rotation when the rotation and orbit take the same amount of time.
What is the moons two motions?
Rotation and Revolution.
Explain the Moons period of rotation versus period of revolution.?
They are precisely equal.
How do you use the moons movement and phases to tell time?
you use the moons movement and phases to tell time because of the seasons, rotation, and revolution
What s the rotation of the moons revolution?
One side of the moon always faces the Earth, so it's rotation in space is the same as the lunar month, approximately 29 days
Which of these words means orbit?
Orbit is a curved or spherical path of celestial objects such as stars, moons, and planets. Other words meaning the same as orbit are revolution, rotation, course, track, circle, or trajectory.
How does the revolution of the moon affect its appearance?
The moon's revolution is equal to its period of rotation. This means that we see the same side of the moon every day. Also, the moons position compared to the position of the sun makes the phases of the moon.
What are some examples to show how tides can alter the rotation and revolution of celestial bodies?
Most of the large moons in our solar system rotate so that they always show the same side to the planet. This is caused by "tidal forces". The tides have slowed the moons' rotations down until their rotation periods equal their orbital periods. The moons also slow down the planets; our planet is rotating slower and slower. Once again, this affects the rotation. However, since angular momentum MUST be conserved, the Moon also gets farther and farther from our planet, thus affecting its revolution around Earth.
Why the moons appear at night?
Due to Earth's rotation.
Why do some planet have shorter days then earth?
The length of a planet's day is determined by the speed of it's rotation on it's axis. The faster the rotation, the shorter the day. The slower the rotation, the longer the day. This is affected by many factors such as any moons the planet may have (orbital speed, rotation speed or tide lock, distance and direction of travel of the moons all should be considered), past collisions with other large bodies (planetoids and other planets and their moons), and how the stellar dust and debris were moving and colliding when the planet was formed. Some planets are tide locked to their star and have no rotation and therefore no relative "day". One side faces forever toward the blazing heat of it's star, while the other side faces an eternal frozen night.
What is the amount of moons on Neptune?
Neptune has 13 moons.
What orbit has a dozens moons?
the planet that has the most amount of moons is Jupiter which has 67 moons
