What would happen if the moon's revolution speed was half as fast?

Answer 1

Well, honey, if the moon decided to slow down and take its sweet time with its revolution, we'd have longer days and nights here on Earth. Tides would be a bit wonky, but nothing too dramatic. Just think of it as the moon taking a leisurely stroll around us instead of sprinting like it's in a hurry.

Answer 2

If the moon's revolution speed was halved, its orbital period around the Earth would also double. This would result in longer lunar phases, with each phase lasting twice as long as it currently does. Tides on Earth would also be affected, potentially becoming less extreme due to the slower movement of the moon.

Answer 3

Well, isn't that a fascinating thought! If the moon's revolution speed was half as fast, we would likely see longer days and nights here on Earth. This change could also affect tides and animal behavior, creating a different rhythm in nature. Just imagine the beautiful new landscapes we could paint with that extra time!

Answer 4

If the moon's revolution speed were half what it is now, it would need to be further away to maintain a stable orbit.

• the moon would appear smaller
• tides would have a lower magnitude
• there would be no more total eclipses of the sun, because the unique size-distance ratios that make a total eclipse of the sun possible would have changed.

Since the moon's rotation speed would be different from one revolution around Earth,

• all sides of the moon would be visible from earth
• the phases of the moon would be longer

The length of earth's days and nights would not be affected, since that is a function of the earth's rotation in relation to the sun. Unless the moon's rotation also changed, the length of the moon's days and nights would not change either.