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Yes it could: the moon is receding at approx 4 centimetre per year. However, it is quite possible that the earth will be destroyed before the moon drift off. The sun is expected to become a red giant in the later stages of its life and, as it does so, it is expected to expand to swallow the earth's orbit. Whether or not the earth is actually "swallowed" up, it is likely to be vaporised.
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∙ 6y ago
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∙ 6y agoSure - but it would take a long long time OR the freak passage of some rogue planet.
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∙ 6y agoThis might happen if some other massive objects gets nearby, and pulls the Moon away from us. This is not very likely to happen any time soon.
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Are the Moon's phases caused by Earth's rotation?
No. The phases of the Moon are caused by our moon rotating around the Earth. When the moon is between the Sun and Earth, the face nearest to us is not illuminated and in the Moon's own shadow, and this aspect we call 'New Moon'. When the moon is on the side of Earth farthest from the sun, it is fully illuminated, and this we call 'Full Moon'. [Due to the distribution of mass in the moon, it keeps one face towards Earth.] The earth rotates once every 24 hours, so we see the moon in our sky once a day - but sometimes in the daytime - when it is approaching 'New'. But the moon orbits the earth once every 28 days (approx) and this motion is the one that is responsible for the phases of the Moon. !
Why would a meteorologist use meteorites and lunar rocks to find out the age of the earth?
Scientists have this theory on how the moon was formed: They believe that when the Earth was still a bubbly hot lava thing, something the size of Mars struck Earth, and bits and specks of particles flew everywhere. Gravity pulls it together, and it makes the Moon. Scientists think of this as the best logical theory as to how the Moon was formed, and that the Earth could be just a bit older than the Moon.
Where is the moon located during an annular eclipse?
No - the Earth's shadow (at the distance of the Moon) is much larger than the diameter of the Moon.No - the Earth's shadow (at the distance of the Moon) is much larger than the diameter of the Moon.No - the Earth's shadow (at the distance of the Moon) is much larger than the diameter of the Moon.No - the Earth's shadow (at the distance of the Moon) is much larger than the diameter of the Moon.
Why can you never see a lunar eclipse in a crescent or half-moon phase?
With the sun in front of the earth, the earth's shadow is out behind it.A lunar eclipse occurs when the moon is behind the earth, and passes through earth's shadow.The moon is behind the earth ... in the neighborhood of the earth's shadow ... ONLY at the time of Full Moon.During the crescent and "half moon" phases, the moon is off to the side, far from the earth's shadow.
What is the condition necessary for eclipse to occur?
a solor eclipse happens when the moon passes in front of the earth and son at a perfect angle and cast a shadow so every thing would be in total and upper most darkness unless you are far or not close to the eclipse sight.
Why does the earth not lose its heat as quickly at night as the moon does?
no you answer it
What if the moon were farther from the earth?
the earth would not be as bright at night, and would possibly lose its gravitational pull from earth.
Why does one lose weight on moon?
The moon is much smaller than the earth. As a result, the force of gravity on the moon is only about one sixth as strong as gravity on earth. Gravity is what holds us down on the earth's (or moon's) surface.
What is it when the earth is between the sun and the moon?
When the Earth is between the Moon and the Sun you get a full moon, not a new Moon which occurs when the Moon is between the Earth and the Sun. You could also get a Lunar eclipse.
Was there life on the moon?
No, The moon was created when Earth could not sustain life. The moon was pulled into Earth's Gravitational pull and now orbits around Earth.
What happen when they behind the moon?
They lose radio contact with the Earth for a few minutes.
Which phase of the moon could be if it appeared semicircle from Earth?
full moon
Could you hit a golf ball further on earth or the moon?
the moon
Why does the earth not lose its heat as quickly as night as the moon does?
This is because the moon is formed of rock and it can become cooler not like Earth surface of 70% water and 30% land.
What happens when they go behind the moon?
They lose radio contact with the Earth for a few minutes.
Could the sun pass between the earth and the moon?
No. The Earth revolves around the sun, and the moon revolves around the Earth. Therefore, it is physically impossible for the sun to pass between the Earth and the Moon.
Could you build a ladder to the moon?
No, because the moon is revolving around the earth.
