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Nighttime on the moon is cold because there's no sunlight to warm it and no atmosphere to trap the heat.

Note: the far side of the moon isn't always dark.

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Is the dark side of the Moon cold?

Well, the dark side of the Moon is where it is nighttime, not the "far" side. Like on Earth, nighttime on the Moon is always moving round and around the globe.When it is night time on the moon and we can see it, it's called a New Moon.When it is daytime on the moon and we can see it, it's called a Full Moon.So, the part of the Moon that is dark or nighttime is very cold . . . say about -238 degrees, F. The part of the Moon that is in daytime is hot. There is no atmosphere on the Moon to hold in heat at night, or filter the Sun's heat during the day.


If the Moon rotates in 28 days how long would nighttime last if you were on the Moon's equator?

Nighttime would last for about 14 Earth days if you were on the Moon's equator, as the Moon's rotation period is 28 days. This means that one full rotation of the Moon would result in 14 days of daylight followed by 14 days of nighttime.


Does the moon have daytime and nighttime?

Yes, it can be argued that Moon has a day time and night time. Day time is when the moon is shining bright above the sky, night time is when the moon is dark. Hence the term "Dark Side of the Moon".


Can you see the moon on the other side of the earth from Egypt?

No, because the moon orbits the Earth. If you are in Egypt and it is nighttime, the moon would likely be visible somewhere in the sky above you, not on the other side of the Earth.


What happens if the moon disappeared?

asteriods would hit earth,spinning faster,ocean tides reduced etc

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Would it be hard to build a colony on the moon?

Yes. it is very hot in the daytime and very cold in the nighttime.


Is the dark side of the Moon cold?

Well, the dark side of the Moon is where it is nighttime, not the "far" side. Like on Earth, nighttime on the Moon is always moving round and around the globe.When it is night time on the moon and we can see it, it's called a New Moon.When it is daytime on the moon and we can see it, it's called a Full Moon.So, the part of the Moon that is dark or nighttime is very cold . . . say about -238 degrees, F. The part of the Moon that is in daytime is hot. There is no atmosphere on the Moon to hold in heat at night, or filter the Sun's heat during the day.


What is the symbol for nighttime and daytime?

The symbol for nighttime is typically a moon, while the symbol for daytime is typically a sun.


What planet is closest to the moon at nighttime?

Earth.


What phase is the moon in when you cant see it in a clear nighttime sky?

new moon


Can you inject cold and cough nighttime?

No. You take it orally.


What do you call part of moon which is away from sun?

nighttime or darkside


If the Moon rotates in 28 days how long would nighttime last if you were on the Moon's equator?

Nighttime would last for about 14 Earth days if you were on the Moon's equator, as the Moon's rotation period is 28 days. This means that one full rotation of the Moon would result in 14 days of daylight followed by 14 days of nighttime.


How is Moon's light helpful to nighttime prowlers?

It helps them see at night better.


What is the duration of Cold Moon?

The duration of Cold Moon is 1.53 hours.


Why are vampires from new moon cold?

The reason why vampires in the Twilight series are cold is because they have absolutly no blood in their bodies. Blood makes a body warm, so since they have none they are therefore cold.


Does the moon have daytime and nighttime?

Yes, it can be argued that Moon has a day time and night time. Day time is when the moon is shining bright above the sky, night time is when the moon is dark. Hence the term "Dark Side of the Moon".