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What is the length of one solar day on the moon?

The length of day on moon is (27.32 EARTH DAYS)27.32 days is the length of a sidereal day.The length of a lunar solar day (the time it takes the sun to appear in the same spot overhead) is 29.5 days. This is because as the moon turns, it also travels along its orbit about the sun.


Will the moon be in the same place at the same time tomorrow?

The moon will not be in the exact same place at the same time tomorrow. Due to its orbit around the Earth, the moon moves approximately 13 degrees eastward each day, which means it rises and sets about 50 minutes later each day. Therefore, while it will be in a similar position relative to the stars, it won't be in the same spot in the sky at the same time.


Is the moon always in the same spot in the sky at the same time each night?

No, the moon's position in the sky changes throughout the night due to its orbit around Earth. The moon rises and sets around 50 minutes later each day, so its position at a specific time will vary from night to night.


What is the bright spot by the moon tonight?

The bright spot near the moon tonight is likely a planet like Venus or Jupiter. Planets are often visible near the moon, appearing as bright points of light in the night sky.


Why is it that you can see the moon during daytime?

The moon takes about 28 days to rotate around the earth. And it takes 24 hours for the earth to rotate in the spot. At some point the moon is at the same side of the earth as the sun. and when the earth is facing the sun it is daytime. so when the moon is at the same side of the earth as the sun you can see it at daytime.

Related Questions

Does the earth return to the same spot on its orbit?

Yes. Every time the earth orbits the Sun it returns to the same spot


How can eclipses occur?

When the moon and sun appear in the same spot in the sky at the same time


Why does your angelfish return to the same spot at the bottom of your tank?

I dont get it. Did your angelfish die?


When a Rubik's cube is solved do all the squares return to the same spot?

Yes of course!


How long does it take for a spot on earth that is facing the moon to rotate so that it is facing the moon again?

That works out to about 24hours 49minutes.


If you live in Georgia and see a full moon what would someone in California see?

california would probly see a full moon to because the sun hits the moon in the same spot everywhere


What is it called when the sun and moon are in the sky?

The sun and the moon are always in the sky but sometimes if it is in the same spot they can make solar or lunar eclipse. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_eclipse


How long does it take for a spot on Earth that is facing the moon to rotate so that is facing the moon again?

It takes approximately 24 hours for a spot on Earth that is facing the moon to rotate back around to facing the moon again. This is because Earth completes one full rotation on its axis in about 24 hours, causing day and night cycles.


What is the length of one solar day on the moon?

The length of day on moon is (27.32 EARTH DAYS)27.32 days is the length of a sidereal day.The length of a lunar solar day (the time it takes the sun to appear in the same spot overhead) is 29.5 days. This is because as the moon turns, it also travels along its orbit about the sun.


A dark spot on the moon?

That is a crater


When astronauts go to the moon do they always take the same path?

No because they could be going to the moon while it's in a different spot. Answer There are no "path" in space. I guess I agree with the above. You could still launch at the same time and just orbit the moon an extra half revolution before descending. There are man variables in how to get to the moon.


Will the moon be in the same place at the same time tomorrow?

The moon will not be in the exact same place at the same time tomorrow. Due to its orbit around the Earth, the moon moves approximately 13 degrees eastward each day, which means it rises and sets about 50 minutes later each day. Therefore, while it will be in a similar position relative to the stars, it won't be in the same spot in the sky at the same time.