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The moon does have an effect on Earth's weather, but apparently no one knows for certain how. The moon causes atmosphere tides, just as the moon causes oceanic tides. It appears that you can expect colder temperatures when the moon is full or new due to this effect. When the moon is full or new, it causes a bulge in the atmosphere, just as it causes a bulge in the Earth's oceans. When the moon is full or new, the Earth, Moon and Sun all line up, and the gravitational forces of the Sun and Moon act together on the Earth. This effect is especially pronounced when the moon is closest to Earth (at perigee). When the moon is at perigee and when the moon is either full or new, a particularly pronounced drop in temperature can be expected. Right now, the moon is full and at perigee; it is also January, the coldest month of the year. Here in Minnesota, the temperature last night was 28 below 0, Fahrenheit, which is unusually cold, even for Minnesota. While this effect may be noticeable, most meteorologists agree that other atmospheric factors play a greater role in Earth's weather patterns.

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Is there a relationship between phases of the moon and our weather?

There is limited scientific evidence to suggest a direct correlation between phases of the moon and weather patterns. While some studies have shown a weak connection between the two, meteorologists primarily rely on other atmospheric factors to forecast weather. The moon's gravitational pull does influence tides but its impact on weather is not well-established.


Why does the moon effect earths surface water?

The moon's gravitational pull creates tides on Earth's surface water. As the moon orbits, its gravitational force causes water to bulge out toward the moon, creating high tides. This effect is more noticeable in areas closer to the moon.


Does the greenhouse effect occur on the moon or the earth?

The greenhouse effect comes about when greenhouse gases in the atmosphere capture heat rising from the surface of the planet. As the moon has no atmosphere, it could not have a greenhouse effect. So the answer is: The earth.


Does earth's atmosphere affect weather?

Yes, Earth's atmosphere plays a crucial role in the weather. It helps regulate temperature through the greenhouse effect, contains water vapor which forms clouds and precipitation, and influences wind patterns that drive weather systems. Changes in atmospheric conditions can result in different weather patterns.


Are climate and weather short term changes in earths greenhouse effect?

Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific place at a specific time, while climate refers to long-term patterns of temperature, humidity, wind, and precipitation in a region over time. The greenhouse effect influences both weather and climate by trapping heat in the Earth's atmosphere, leading to global warming.

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How does the moon determine the weather?

The moon does not directly determine the weather. However, its gravitational influence on Earth, along with other factors like its position in relation to the sun, can affect things like tides and atmospheric pressure, which may indirectly influence weather patterns.


Does moon have weather?

No the moon has no weather.


Which has the greatest effect the sun or the moon?

The sun has a greater overall effect on Earth due to its role in providing energy for life, driving weather systems, and impacting climate. The moon's effects, such as causing tides and influencing animal behavior, are significant but more localized compared to the sun's influence.


What the moon and weather affect the moon?

The Moon doesn't significantly affect weather on Earth, and weather on Earth doesn't affect the Moon at all.


What is the moon's weather like?

The moon has no weather because it has no atmosphere.


How was the weather like on the moon to Neil Armstrong?

The moon has no atmosphere therefor there is no weather on the moon.


Why does the moon not have any weather?

You get no weather without air, and the moon has none of that.


Why is no these no weather on moon?

No atmosphere = no weather


Does the moon have wind or weather?

No. The moon does not have an atmosphere.


Does the moon have seasons to?

No, the Moon has no seasons and no weather.


Does the Moon have weathering or erosion?

No weather on Moon.


Why is no weather on moon?

'Weather' is the general term for the behavior of the air.In order to have weather, you need to have air.If you don't have air, then you don't have weather.There is no air on the Moon.Therefore there is no weather on the Moon.