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Isn't that a lovely thought, my friend? When the sun visits the sky, our beautiful moon graciously steps aside until nighttime comes along. She waits patiently, showcasing her serene beauty up above, for when the sun says its goodbyes and the stars shine brightly once again. Keep a peaceful mind, for the moon always knows when it's her time to appear.
What else can I help you with?
Why does the moon seem to go down when the sun comes up?
The moon appears to "go down" when the sun comes up because its position in the sky is influenced by the rotation of the Earth. The moon orbits the Earth just like the Earth orbits the sun, so as Earth rotates, it seems like the moon moves across the sky. When the sun rises, the moon's position in the sky is lower as it follows its own orbit.
Why do sun go down and the moon go up?
The sun appears to go down because the Earth rotates, creating the cycle of day and night. The moon appears to go up as it follows its own orbit around the Earth, causing it to rise in the sky at different times depending on its position relative to the sun.
What side does the moon come up when the sun is going down?
Both the Sun and the Moon rises towards the East and sets towards the West. There are times during the Moon orbit round the Earth, when the Moon is in the sky during daylight. The brightness of the sunlight makes it difficult to spot the Moon in the sky.
What is the main but closest star to the moon called?
The closest star to the moon is the Sun, of course. But if you mean looking up into the night sky, there would be different stars appearing next to the moon all the time, because the earth is moving and the moon is moving and the stars are unbelievably far away.
What phase of then moon is fully illuminated?
A full moon is fully illuminated, where the entire side facing Earth is lit up. It occurs when the Moon is directly opposite the Sun in the sky.
Why does the moon seem to go down when the sun comes up?
The moon appears to "go down" when the sun comes up because its position in the sky is influenced by the rotation of the Earth. The moon orbits the Earth just like the Earth orbits the sun, so as Earth rotates, it seems like the moon moves across the sky. When the sun rises, the moon's position in the sky is lower as it follows its own orbit.
Where does the moon go when the sun is out?
Nowhere, it continues on its orbit. It is perfectly possible to see the moon in the sky while the sun is still up just before and just after the full moon.
Why does the sun go up in the sky?
The sun does not go up in the sky. The Earth is turning on an axis making the sun seem to go up.
During a full moon where is the sun?
During a full moon, the Sun is opposite to the Moon, in the sky.During a full moon, the Sun is opposite to the Moon, in the sky.During a full moon, the Sun is opposite to the Moon, in the sky.During a full moon, the Sun is opposite to the Moon, in the sky.
Why is the night sky brighter when the full Moon is in the sky?
It's the same as the sky is brighter when the Sun is up, only not as much.
What phases of the moon are the moon and the sun visible in the sky?
Strictly speaking, the exact moment of "Full Moon" is the only time when the sun and moon can not bein the sky at the same time ... the Full moon rises just as the sun sets.At every other moon phase, the sun and moon are in the sky simultaneously during SOME part of the day.New Moon: Sun and moon are in the same direction in the sky. As long as one is up the other is up,but you can't see the moon, so forget about it.First week: Moon rises after the sun, a delay that grows from zero to six hours during the week.Then they're both in the sky until the sun sets.Second week: Moon rises after the sun, a delay that grows from 6 hours to 12 hours during the week.Then they're both in the sky until the sun sets.Full Moon: Moon rises just as sun sets.Third week: Moon rises before the sun, a lead that dwindles from 12 hours to 6 hours during the week.Then they're both in the sky until the moon sets.Fourth week: Moon rises before the sun, a lead that dwindles from 6 hours to zero during the week,Then they're both in the sky until the moon sets.
Why do sun go down and the moon go up?
The sun appears to go down because the Earth rotates, creating the cycle of day and night. The moon appears to go up as it follows its own orbit around the Earth, causing it to rise in the sky at different times depending on its position relative to the sun.
When you look up outside you see this?
I see the sky, clouds, sun, moon, stars, and possibly trees and buildings depending on my surroundings.
What side does the moon come up when the sun is going down?
Both the Sun and the Moon rises towards the East and sets towards the West. There are times during the Moon orbit round the Earth, when the Moon is in the sky during daylight. The brightness of the sunlight makes it difficult to spot the Moon in the sky.
What is th brightest light in the sky just now?
-- when it's up, the sun is -- when the sun is down but the moon is up, the moon is -- next comes the planet Venus -- next comes the star Sirius
Why is it possible to see the moon in the night sky?
When the Moon can be seen in the night sky, it is because the Sun on the other side of the Earth is illuminating the Moon to an extent where humans can pick it up on their visual scanning apparatus.
Why can't we see the moon?
The moon is between the earth and the sun at the moment (23 January 2009). It is in the sky right up beside the sun, so it is hidden in the glare of the sun and you can't see it.
