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Does the sun go in front of the moon or does the moon go in front of the sun?
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∙ 14y ago
The Moon goes in front of the Sun. The Moon is closer to the Earth than the Sun, so when both the Moon and Sun can be seen from the Earth (i.e. they are both in the same direction) the Moon will always be closer.
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How does the moon become a new moon?
The new Moon "phase" is when the Moon is (more or less) in front of the Sun. We cannot normally see the Moon in this phase. If the Moon is exactly in front of the Sun, the Moon covers the Sun and we see a solar eclipse.
Why is a eclipsed moon reddish?
the moon is in front of the sun and the suns rays go thorough the moon to make a orangeish reddihs color. During a lunar eclipse, the earth moves between the sun and the moon. Light from the sun passes through the earth's atmosphere and is partially deflected to the moon. The deflected light gives the moon a reddish tint. The light from the sun certainly does not pass THROUGH the moon.
What is it called when the sun and moon cross paths?
When the Sun and Moon cross paths, it's called a Solar Eclipse. If the Sun is in front of the Earth and the Moon is behind, then it's called a Lunar Eclipse.
Does the Moon go round the Sun?
The moon rotates around the Earth, and as it does so the Earth is rotating around the sun. So yes, along with the Earth the moon does go around the sun.
How is eclipse form?
An eclipse is when the moon goes in front of the sun, causing the sun to be blocked out for a few minute's..
How does the lunar eclipse occur?
when the moon puts in front of the sun when the moon puts in front of the sun
How does lunar eclipse occurs?
when the moon puts in front of the sun when the moon puts in front of the sun
How does the moon become a new moon?
The new Moon "phase" is when the Moon is (more or less) in front of the Sun. We cannot normally see the Moon in this phase. If the Moon is exactly in front of the Sun, the Moon covers the Sun and we see a solar eclipse.
Why is the Moon in front of the Sun?
The moon is relatively close to the earth, whereas the sun is a huge distance away in comparison. Therefore the moon will always be in front of the sun, for example during a solar eclipse.
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.
How is an eclipse of the moon different from an eclipse of the sun?
jesus the sun rotates when the moon ins in front of it !
What is the role of the moon in an eclipse?
In an eclipse the moon runs in front of the sun.
How do you get solar eclipse?
when the moon goes in front of the sun and in front of the earth
Where is the moon when it cannot be seen before the new moon?
Right in front of the Sun. The brightness of the Sun makes it difficult to see the Moon.
What is the relative locations of the sun earth and the moon during a new moon phase?
During the new moon, the Moon is in the same direction as the Sun - in front of the Sun, basically, since the Sun is farther away.
How are moon and sun different?
Go to the moon, then the sun, you will soon find out.
Can you see a full moon when the sun is behind?
Yes. It is known as a solar eclipse when the moon crosses in front of the sun.
