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Why you can see only one side of moon?
The moon rotates on it's axis within the same period of time the moon orbits the earth, therefore only the "near side" of the moon can be seen from Earth. Technically the moon's "year" and the moon's "day" are equal length.
Why can only some of the moon be seen at one time?
Half of the moon is always lit up by the sun at any given time, and the moon orbits the Earth so us observers on Earth will see different amounts of the moon lit up. These different "shapes" we see are called the phases of the moon.
How much of the moon is always lit?
About half of the moon is always lit by the sun. This is because only one half of the moon is visible from Earth at any given time. The amount of light that can be seen from Earth reflects different phases of the moon as it orbits.
Is it a full moon in the northern and southern hemisphere at the same time?
No, the full moon can only be seen in one hemisphere at a time due to the position of the Earth and the moon relative to the observer. When it is a full moon in the northern hemisphere, it is a new moon in the southern hemisphere, and vice versa.
Does a solar eclipse occurs on a new moon day?
That's the only time when the moon is on-line between the Sun and Earth, so it's the only time when the moon's shadow can hit the Earth's surface.
Why you can see only one side of moon?
The moon rotates on it's axis within the same period of time the moon orbits the earth, therefore only the "near side" of the moon can be seen from Earth. Technically the moon's "year" and the moon's "day" are equal length.
Why does the moon seen during the night time?
The Moon Is Seen At Night From Earth because, When The Sky Is Dark, So Is The Atmosphere, And The Moon Is Very Bright Compared To The Black Atmosphere, Same Reason The Earth Is Seen From The Moon. :)
Why can only some of the moon be seen at one time?
Half of the moon is always lit up by the sun at any given time, and the moon orbits the Earth so us observers on Earth will see different amounts of the moon lit up. These different "shapes" we see are called the phases of the moon.
What does the moon is bigger than eye can see mean?
One man is only capable of seeing one side of the moon at a time, and only astronauts have seen the side that faces away from Earth.
Why cant the moon be seen from earth in day time?
The moon can only be seen at night because the sun's rays reflect off of it's surface. But during the day, the moon is much more dull than the sky and the sun by comparison.
How much of the moon is always lit?
About half of the moon is always lit by the sun. This is because only one half of the moon is visible from Earth at any given time. The amount of light that can be seen from Earth reflects different phases of the moon as it orbits.
What is name of the only natural saltellite that earth has?
The only natural satellite the earth has is the moon. Earth's gravity is what keeps the moon from floating away. though in time (not for a long time though) the moon will disappear.
Why are astronauts the only people to see the far side of the moon?
Only the ones that went around the moon actually have seen it. No one else can see it because the same face is shown to the Earth all the time.
Is it a full moon in the northern and southern hemisphere at the same time?
No, the full moon can only be seen in one hemisphere at a time due to the position of the Earth and the moon relative to the observer. When it is a full moon in the northern hemisphere, it is a new moon in the southern hemisphere, and vice versa.
Does a solar eclipse occurs on a new moon day?
That's the only time when the moon is on-line between the Sun and Earth, so it's the only time when the moon's shadow can hit the Earth's surface.
Why can you only see one side of the moon and never see the dark side?
The reason that no one on earth has ever seen the other side of the moon, is because the moon also rotates on its axis, in exactly the same amount of time that it takes to do one revolution of the earth. Th result of this is that as the moon revolves on its axis and at the same time orbits around the earth it always keeps showing the same face to the earth. (Puting aside the natural disasters that would happen for a moment) if you were to hold the moon in place, rather then have it orbit the earth, the moon would be seen to rotate, and we would see all sides of it.
When do eclipses usually come?
A solar eclipse can only occur at the time of New Moon. When it happens, it can only be seen by people in places where it is daytime at the moment. A lunar eclipse can only occur at the time of Full Moon. When it happens, it can only be seen by people in places where it is night-time.
