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Because of this, we always see (basically) the same side of the Moon.
This is called "orbital lock". It stabilizes the spin of our planet, possibly making all life possible - but I digress.
The moons of Mars are too small in mass to achieve this orbital lock and the planet wobbles on its rotation, possibly leading to its unstable climate.
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How did Galileo's observations of Jupiter's moons challenge Ptolemy?
Ptolemy claimed everything must go around the Earth, but the moons of Jupiter obviously are not going around the Earth.
What is the moons position?
The moon's position in the sky changes constantly due to its orbit around Earth. It can be located at different points in the sky depending on the time of day and your location on Earth. Astronomical apps or websites can provide real-time information about the moon's current position.
Does earth have 5 moons?
No, Earth has only one natural moon. While there are some asteroids that are captured into orbits around Earth for short periods of time, they are not considered moons.
What is the main substance affected by the moons gravity?
The main substance affected by the Moon's gravity on Earth is water. This gravitational force causes the ocean tides to rise and fall in response to the Moon's position in its orbit around Earth.
How did Galileo's observations of Jupiter's moons help to show that the geocentric explanation is incorrect?
Galileo observed that Jupiter's moons orbited around Jupiter and not Earth, demonstrating that not all celestial bodies revolve around the Earth. This contradicted the geocentric model, which proposed that all celestial objects orbited around the Earth. Galileo's observations provided evidence for the heliocentric model, in which the Earth and other planets orbit around the Sun.
How moons are in earth?
There are no moons in Earth. But around Earth, yes. There is one.
Are there moons and stars on planet earth?
No, there are not moons or stars ON planet earth, but there are moons and stars around planet earth. == ==
What is the cause of tides on earth?
The moons gravitational pull on the Earth
Does the moons orbit cause tides and phases on Earth?
yes
How much moons are there around earth?
The earth only has one moon
Do eclipses occur monthly?
Eclipses of Jupiter's moons occur daily. But if you mean the regular solar and lunar eclipses, no, most of the time the Moon will pass by one of the sides of the position required for the eclipse, so there is no eclipse. That is because the Earth's orbit around the Sun, and the Moon's orbit around the Earth, are not exactly in the same plane.Eclipses of Jupiter's moons occur daily. But if you mean the regular solar and lunar eclipses, no, most of the time the Moon will pass by one of the sides of the position required for the eclipse, so there is no eclipse. That is because the Earth's orbit around the Sun, and the Moon's orbit around the Earth, are not exactly in the same plane.Eclipses of Jupiter's moons occur daily. But if you mean the regular solar and lunar eclipses, no, most of the time the Moon will pass by one of the sides of the position required for the eclipse, so there is no eclipse. That is because the Earth's orbit around the Sun, and the Moon's orbit around the Earth, are not exactly in the same plane.Eclipses of Jupiter's moons occur daily. But if you mean the regular solar and lunar eclipses, no, most of the time the Moon will pass by one of the sides of the position required for the eclipse, so there is no eclipse. That is because the Earth's orbit around the Sun, and the Moon's orbit around the Earth, are not exactly in the same plane.
How many moons are in the earth?
There is no moon IN the Earth. There is one moon ORBITING AROUND Earth.
How many moons revolve around earth?
One.
How did Galileo's observations of Jupiter's moons challenge Ptolemy?
Ptolemy claimed everything must go around the Earth, but the moons of Jupiter obviously are not going around the Earth.
How does the moons orbit effect the earth?
The moons gravitational pull on the earth lifts the Earth's oceans causing the ebb and flow of the tides.
How many planets the size of earth can fit in the moon?
none cause the moons smaller than earth
What Differences in the moons pull on different parts of earth cause what?
the tides and gravity
