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Im not sure i understand your question but doesn't the earth spin quite a bit faster because it takes 24 hrs for the earth to complete one rotation or spin but it takes the moon about 15 days to complete one orbit of the earth

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Does the moon orbit the earth in a anticlockwise direction?

Yes, the Moon orbits the Earth in an "anticlockwise" or "counterclockwise" direction. That direction is when viewed from above the Earth's North Pole.


What Words starting with c to do with space?

Comet: A celestial object consisting of a nucleus of ice and dust that orbits the sun. Constellation: A group of stars that appear to form a pattern when viewed from Earth. Cosmonaut: A Russian astronaut or a person who is trained to travel in space. Capsule: A small, enclosed space in which astronauts travel to and from space.


What class of motion did Aristotle attribute to motion of the moon?

Aristotle attributed the motion of the moon to the class of "natural motion," which he believed was a type of motion that occurs in accordance with the inherent nature of an object. He considered celestial bodies, including the moon, to move in perfect circular orbits, reflecting the divine and unchanging nature of the heavens. This perspective distinguished celestial motion from terrestrial motion, which he viewed as more chaotic and influenced by the four elements (earth, water, air, and fire).


Does the moon orbit clockwise or counter clockwise?

The moon orbits Earth in a counterclockwise direction when viewed from above the North Pole. This means it moves from west to east in its orbit. However, if viewed from the South Pole, the moon would appear to orbit in a clockwise direction.


Can you define altitude of a celestial body?

Altitude of a celestial body is the angular distance between the horizon and the body when viewed from a specific location on Earth. It is measured in degrees and ranges from 0° at the horizon to 90° at the zenith, directly overhead.

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What direction do the planets revolve around the sun from the celestial pole?

Almost all planets in the Solar system orbit the sun anti-clockwise when viewed from the northern side, with the exception of Venus, which orbits anti-clockwise. This is due to the initial conditions of the gas cloud that was collapsing into the planets while our Star system was just forming.


Who correctly viewed the planets as orbiting the sun but incorrectly used circles to describe the orbits?

Copernicus


Does the moon orbit the earth in a anticlockwise direction?

Yes, the Moon orbits the Earth in an "anticlockwise" or "counterclockwise" direction. That direction is when viewed from above the Earth's North Pole.


Which planet seems to move faster when viewed from earth?

The wor


Is Venus the only planet that rotates clock wise?

No. Uranus also rotates clockwise as viewed from celestial north


What way does the sun travel ins orbit clockwise or anticlockwise?

As viewed from the galactic north, the Sun orbits in a clockwise motion


Why would two celestial bodies be defined as being in opposition?

In positional astronomy ,two celestial bodies are said to be in opposition when they are on opposite sides of the sky,viewed from given place which is usually the Earth.


What Words starting with c to do with space?

Comet: A celestial object consisting of a nucleus of ice and dust that orbits the sun. Constellation: A group of stars that appear to form a pattern when viewed from Earth. Cosmonaut: A Russian astronaut or a person who is trained to travel in space. Capsule: A small, enclosed space in which astronauts travel to and from space.


Which planet seems to move faster when viewed from earth explain?

mercury


How does the earth spin as it orbits the sun?

The Earth spins on its axis in the counter clockwise direction, when viewed from above the North Pole.


What class of motion did Aristotle attribute to motion of the moon?

Aristotle attributed the motion of the moon to the class of "natural motion," which he believed was a type of motion that occurs in accordance with the inherent nature of an object. He considered celestial bodies, including the moon, to move in perfect circular orbits, reflecting the divine and unchanging nature of the heavens. This perspective distinguished celestial motion from terrestrial motion, which he viewed as more chaotic and influenced by the four elements (earth, water, air, and fire).


Why do electrons orbit in only certain orbits, as viewed through the compelling explanation of quantum mechanics?

Electrons orbit in specific orbits due to the quantized nature of their energy levels in quantum mechanics. This quantization restricts the possible orbits an electron can occupy, leading to the formation of distinct energy levels and specific orbits around the nucleus.