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That depends on the exact moment of the day (between the time you write the question and I answer, the Moon may already have moved ahead quite a bit), and on where exactly you live. In other words, the Moon can be anywhere between 90 degrees above and 90 degrees below the horizon, depending on the above-mentioned circumstances.
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What will be the approximate time of landing on the moon?
The Apollo missions were timed so that the sun was at 6 degrees elevation above the lunar horizon. NASA planners felt like this gave the astronauts the best and clearest view of the lunar surface.
What is the height of the moon?
"How High the Moon" may refer to the jazz song with that title.Or, it may mean: how far away is the Moon?Anyway, this answer assumes it's asking literally about the altitude of the Moon above the horizon:In a general sense, the altitude of the Moon above the horizon depends on your latitude (an important factor), the Moon's phase, position relative to the Earth and Sun and the time of year.For example, a full Moon in winter will ride high in the sky, whilst a full Moon in the summer will generally hang near the horizon. The new Moon (which we generally don't see), will ride high in the sky in June and will hang hear the horizon in December, as it is in the same direction as the Sun.The "quarter phases" of the Moon will be at their highest and lowest in spring and autumn.Also, there's a cycle (lasting just over 18 years) during which the height of theMoon above the horizon varies.
When did neil armsrong stand on the moon?
Neil Armstrong first put his left foot on the lunar surface on Monday 21st July 1969 at 02:56:15 UTC. In Eastern Australia this corresponded to 12:56:15pm, around lunchtime, and meant that the Honeysuckle Creek receiving station near Canberra was conveniently placed for receiving the TV signals transmitted from the Moon at that time as it was above the horizon. In the USA, on the other side of the International Date Line, the date was still on Sunday 20th July. The discrepency in dates does lead to some confusion in text books and on the internet. The Moon was not above the horizon in the USA at the time of the first step.
Why is new moon not visible to people on Earth?
It can be seen quite clearly in the sky, even during the day. The moon has to be above the horizon in order to be seen. The moon goes around the Earth on a daily basis, so more than half the time it is below the horizon and can't be seen.
What are the release dates for The Moon Above the Earth Below - 1989 TV?
The Moon Above the Earth Below - 1989 TV was released on: USA: 1989
How many moon diameters is it from the horizon to the zenith?
Apparent (visual) diameter of the [full] moon . . . . always near 1/2 degree. Angle from horizon to zenith . . . 90 degrees . . . roughly 180 apparent moon diameters.
What will you observe in the sky if the moon appears above the horizon before the sun has gone below the horizon?
You will observe both the Sun and the Moon.
What is the angular diameter of the moon just above the horizon?
163.36
Where does the moon appear to rise?
As moon revolves around the earth and earth rotates. The moon appears to move from below horizon to above. The relative motion above the horizon gives an illusion of rising and setting from east to west.
What moon phase is found low on the western horizon at midnight?
The moon phase the is usually found is the waxing crescent moon. This appears above the western horizon a little after sunset.
Why do people see the moon during the day?
Because it is above the local horizon.
How many days does the moon take shining in a certain part of the earth?
From any one point, the Moon is above the horizon approximately 12 hours and 25 minutes.
How can the moon be visible to day and at the same time night?
The Moon is visible as long as it is above the horizon. On average, the Moon is above the horizon approximately 12 hours 25 minutes at a time, and below the horizon the next 12 hours 25 minutes.
What is the elevation?
This depends on your latitude, the moon's phase, the moon's position with respect to the Earth and sun and the time of year. Where I live in north London, and at the time I write this (Monday, 22nd July 2013), the moon is very close to full and is about 23 degrees above the horizon.
Does the moon stay below the horizon at the poles for months like the sun does?
No. Seen from either pole, the moon is continuously below the horizon for roughly 14.8 days, followed by another 14.8 continuous days when it's above the horizon.
How many moons placed next to each other would extend from one point on the horizon to the point on the opposite side of the horizon?
Measure the angular size of the moon and divide 180 degrees by the angular size.
Where would you be to see earth and the moon?
To see the Earth, look down. To see the Moon, you have to be outside and look at the sky. Note that the Moon is not always above the horizon.
