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The moon rotates around the earth, and as it does so, our view of it makes it appear to 'rise' and 'set,' though really it's just spinning around us.

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If moon is setting at 6 am which phase is it?

If the moon is setting at 6 am, it is likely in its waning gibbous phase. This phase occurs after the full moon and before the last quarter moon, when the illuminated portion of the moon is decreasing.


Why sun is bigger when rising or setting?

The Sun is the same apparent size all the time. It looks larger at sunrise and sunset because you can see its size in comparison with things on the ground like trees and buildings. The same phenomenon happens with our Moon.


When the moon crosses the eastern side of the horizon plane is it rising or setting?

its rising because the moon moves like the sun, from east to west.


Why the moon rise at night?

The moon rises at night because of its orbit around the Earth. As the Earth rotates on its axis, different parts of the planet are exposed to the moon's light at different times, creating the appearance of the moon rising and setting. The moon rises in the east and sets in the west due to the Earth's rotation from west to east.


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

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Did the rising and setting of the moon change after the new moon?

erm, no


What do we say when the sun goes down over the horizon?

We say that it is 'setting,' but this is apparent motion, and not true motion. The same is true for the rising and setting of the moon and fixed stars. There is another spectacular example of apparent motion that is different from true motion. Because the moon 'rises' in the east and 'sets' in the west, it is easy to think that it is "moving" from east to west. In fact, the moon's orbit around the earth is from west to east. The slow (monthly) orbit of the moon along with the 24-hour rotation of the earth give us the impression of the moon's apparent motion.


Why does the Sun rise and fall?

The rising and setting of the Sun, the Moon, and the stars is simply a reflection of the rotation of planet Earth.The rising and setting of the Sun, the Moon, and the stars is simply a reflection of the rotation of planet Earth.The rising and setting of the Sun, the Moon, and the stars is simply a reflection of the rotation of planet Earth.The rising and setting of the Sun, the Moon, and the stars is simply a reflection of the rotation of planet Earth.


What causes the rising and setting of moon?

The moon rotates around the earth, and as it does so, our view of it makes it appear to 'rise' and 'set,' though really it's just spinning around us.


If moon is setting at 6 am which phase is it?

If the moon is setting at 6 am, it is likely in its waning gibbous phase. This phase occurs after the full moon and before the last quarter moon, when the illuminated portion of the moon is decreasing.


What cause day and nigth?

The rising and setting of the Sun.


When the moon is visible in Asia is it visible in America?

Sometimes. When the Moon is just setting in America, it is rising in Asia.


What causes the rising of the moon each day?

the moon doesnt rise. the earth rotates


What do we say when the sun comes up over the horizon?

We say it is 'rising,' but this is apparent motion, and not true motion. The same is true for the rising and setting of the moon and fixed stars. There is another spectacular example of apparent motion that is different from true motion. Because the moon 'rises' in the east and 'sets' in the west, it is easy to think that it is "moving" from east to west. In fact, the moon's orbit around the earth is from west to east. The slow (monthly) orbit of the moon along with the 24-hour rotation of the earth give us the impression of the moon's apparent motion.


When the moon crosses the western side of the horizon plane is it rising or setting?

If you see the Moon on the western horizon, it is setting in the sky.Both the moon and the sun RISE IN THE EAST AND SET IN THE WEST.


What causes the apparent repeated changes of the moons shape?

The Earth's and Moon's rotation.


What causes the apparent changes of the moon's shape?

The variations in how much reflected sunlight we see as the Moon orbits Earth.