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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 percentage of the moon receives light at all time?

0% All of the moon receives light only some of the time.


Why does the moon seem to move as you move?

The moon appears to move in the sky as you move because of its position relative to the Earth. As you change your viewpoint by moving, the angle at which you see the moon changes, causing it to appear to shift its position in the sky. In reality, the moon is staying in its orbit around the Earth.


Why is the moon drifting away from earth?

The moon is continuously drifting away from Earth at a rate of about 1.5 inches (3.78 cm) per year due to a phenomenon known as tidal acceleration. This is caused by the gravitational interactions between the Earth and the moon, which result in a transfer of energy that leads to the moon moving slightly farther away over time.


Why does it look like the moon in moving when your in the car?

The apparent movement of the moon while you're in a car is due to your shifting perspective as you move. As you travel, the moon appears to shift relative to the landscape around you, giving the illusion of movement. This effect is similar to how objects closer to you seem to move faster than distant objects when you are in motion.

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The point where the moon is closest to earth?

Because the Earth is rotating, the "closest point" to the Moon will be changing all the time. Also, the Moon is moving in its orbit, of course.


What time is the moon coming to the nearest Cambodia?

new moon come moving November 20th2009


Is the moon moving too?

yes the moon is also moving around our earth. it takes nearly 27 days to complete one rotation and the same time is taken by moon to complete one revolution


Why does the moon appear to be following the car when it's moving?

The moon isn't really moving, the car is just moving around the moon.


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.


Why do you see different shaped moon in the sky?

The moon itself doesn't change shape. What you see is the moon's daylight and night time periods moving across its face.


Is the moon getting out of orbit?

the moon is moving 3 centimeters a year....so, in a LONG time there will be no moon. And we cant live without it...but most of you who are reading this will be long gone!


Does the moon rise at the same time at the same place?

No. It constantly changes, because it is always moving.


What percentage of the moon receives light at all time?

0% All of the moon receives light only some of the time.


Why does the moon seem to move as you move?

The moon appears to move in the sky as you move because of its position relative to the Earth. As you change your viewpoint by moving, the angle at which you see the moon changes, causing it to appear to shift its position in the sky. In reality, the moon is staying in its orbit around the Earth.


Why does the moon appear to be moving very quickly?

because it is smaller and when you look up at it it seems to be moving faster than all of the other planets!!


Why is the moon drifting away from earth?

The moon is continuously drifting away from Earth at a rate of about 1.5 inches (3.78 cm) per year due to a phenomenon known as tidal acceleration. This is caused by the gravitational interactions between the Earth and the moon, which result in a transfer of energy that leads to the moon moving slightly farther away over time.