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the sun
-- edit, -- is at the centre of the disk formed by the path of the Earth, (and other planets,) as they circle the Sun each year. This imaginary plate is called the ecliptic and is oriented such that the round face is at right angles to the double dinner plate Galaxy.
The Earth's axis is tilted 23.5 degrees in one direction relative to the ecliptic and the North Pole is directed towards the outside of the galaxy of which the star called the "Sun," is the centre. To get a little perspective into this description, the North pole of the Earth points directly at a star we refer to as The North Star. For all practical purposes, the North Star does not move in the sky because of it's unique position. (How very convenient.)
We who live in the Southern Hemisphere are not able to see the North Star but then those who live in the Northern Hemisphere are deprived of the glorious view of the stars we see as we look in towards the centre of the Galaxy.
The moon circling the Earth about 12 times a year acts as a stabilizing influence and speeds up the rotation of the Earth, just as a pirouetting Ballet dancer does when she pulls her arms into beside her body. The Moon is slowly moving away from the Earth at about an inch or six a year if I remember correctly. This should cause the rate of Earthly rotation to slow and the days to lengthen slightly. That means in a million years or so, we may be in trouble. But remember, no tilt, no seasons.
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When the moon is a complete circle its called?
When the moon is a complete circle, it is called a full moon. This occurs when the Earth is between the sun and the moon, with the side of the moon facing Earth fully illuminated by the sun.
How may times does the moon circle the sun?
The moon circles the earth...
When the moon appears to be a bright circle it is in this phase?
The moon appears as a bright circle during the full moon phase. This occurs when the Earth is directly between the sun and moon, with the sun fully illuminating the side of the moon facing Earth, making it appear as a complete circle.
How many days dose it take for the moon to circle the sun?
The moon does not circle the sun directly, it circles the earth. so it would be approximately the same as how long the earth takes, about 365 days.
How many times does the moon circle the earth in the time it takes the earth to circle the sun?
Earth takes 365 days (1 year) to revolve around Sun Moon takes 29.5 days (1 Month) to revolve around Earth So Moon would complete approx. 12 revolutions (that's why we have 12 months) in 1 Year
What is a model of sun earth and moon?
circle
Is the sun the moon and the earth circles?
the earth is a bit flattened but the moon has a brilliant circle
When the moon is a complete circle its called?
When the moon is a complete circle, it is called a full moon. This occurs when the Earth is between the sun and the moon, with the side of the moon facing Earth fully illuminated by the sun.
How may times does the moon circle the sun?
The moon circles the earth...
Is the earth sun and moon all circles?
the earth is a bit flattened but the moon has a brilliant circle
When the moon appears to be a bright circle it is in this phase?
The moon appears as a bright circle during the full moon phase. This occurs when the Earth is directly between the sun and moon, with the sun fully illuminating the side of the moon facing Earth, making it appear as a complete circle.
How many days dose it take for the moon to circle the sun?
The moon does not circle the sun directly, it circles the earth. so it would be approximately the same as how long the earth takes, about 365 days.
How many day does it take for the moon to circle around the sun if it could?
What do you mean "if it could"? The Moon does circle the Sun, together with planet Earth. Once a year.
What is the position of the moon when its full in relation to the moon and the sun?
During a full moon, the moon is on the opposite side of Earth from the sun, with the Earth positioned between the two bodies. This alignment results in the moon being fully illuminated by the sun, appearing as a complete circle from our perspective on Earth.
How many times does the moon circle the earth in the time it takes the earth to circle the sun?
Earth takes 365 days (1 year) to revolve around Sun Moon takes 29.5 days (1 Month) to revolve around Earth So Moon would complete approx. 12 revolutions (that's why we have 12 months) in 1 Year
What controls the rising and setting of the sun and moon?
the sun is the center our this solar system, there are thousands like it. the earth is moving in a circle around this sun the earth is also spinning itself. the spinning makes the sun appear to rise and set every day the moon is moving in a circle around the earth. sometimes the earth is directly between the sun and the moon and the moon becomes shaded or eclipsed. sun eclipses can also happen when the moon is between the sun and the earth
What do you call a moon that appears as a circle?
A full moon is a moon that appears as a complete circle in the sky, when the Earth is positioned between the sun and the moon, illuminating the entire near side of the moon.
