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Yes, all of the planets in from the earth display phases when viewed form earth.
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List the names of the five most visible planets Explain which ones can appear in phases similar to lunar phases and which ones cannot and explain why?
There are five planets visible to the naked eye; Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. However, Mercury and Venus are interior planets (closer to the Sun that we are) and are never seen in the "full" phase. Mars, Jupiter and Saturn are never seen in the "new" phase, because they never pass between Earth and the Sun. Note: This is requirement 5.1 for the Astronomy merit badge.
What are the 5 most visible planets and which ones can appear in phases similar to lunar phases and which ones can not?
-- The six planets visible to the unaided eye are Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn. -- The Earth displays no phases at all. -- All of the remaining five can display gibbous and nearly 'quarter' phases. -- Only Mercury and Venus can display crescent phases.
What are the phases of matter of mercury?
Solid, liquid, vapor and plasma
What is the phases of Mercury?
Mercury has three main phases: "new," "first quarter," and "full." During a "new" phase, Mercury is between the Earth and Sun, so it appears dark. During the "first quarter" phase, we see half of Mercury illuminated. And during the "full" phase, the entire side facing Earth is illuminated.
Why is only half of mercury pictured?
The iconic symbol for the planet Mercury typically shows only half of the planet to represent its different phases, similar to how we see the Moon from Earth. This representation is used to illustrate the phases of Mercury as it orbits the Sun, going through full, crescent, and gibbous phases.
Seen in phases like the moon?
mercury
What planets are seen in phases like the moon?
Both Mercury and Venus, being closer to the sun than us, will show phases. When Venus is at is brightest it is generally just a bit over half full. If you were on Mars, you would note phases on earth.
What are the phases of Mercury's moons?
Mercury does not have any moons.
Do objects other than the Moon show phases?
Yes. Specifically, such phases can be seen on Mercury and Venus. Mars and other planets that are further out are "almost-full", due to the fact that they are further away from the Sun. You could also see phases on asteroids, if they are in an appropriate position, and you use telescopes that are powerful enough.
Can you see the phases of any planets from Earth?
Yes, some planets in our solar system, like Venus and Mars, exhibit phases when observed from Earth. These phases are caused by the changing relative positions of the planets and the Sun as viewed from Earth. Mercury and Venus can display crescent phases, while Mars can show gibbous phases.
List the names of the five most visible planets Explain which ones can appear in phases similar to lunar phases and which ones cannot and explain why?
There are five planets visible to the naked eye; Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. However, Mercury and Venus are interior planets (closer to the Sun that we are) and are never seen in the "full" phase. Mars, Jupiter and Saturn are never seen in the "new" phase, because they never pass between Earth and the Sun. Note: This is requirement 5.1 for the Astronomy merit badge.
What planet has been seen in phases of the moon?
All of the planets show "phases", in which only part of the planet is illuminated. However, only Venus and Mercury, as "interior" planets, go through the complete new/crescent/gibbous/full cycle.
What planet goes though phases?
Mercury, Venus
Does Mercury have any phases?
Yes, all of the planets in from the earth display phases when viewed form earth.
What are the 5 most visible planets and which ones can appear in phases similar to lunar phases and which ones can not?
-- The six planets visible to the unaided eye are Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn. -- The Earth displays no phases at all. -- All of the remaining five can display gibbous and nearly 'quarter' phases. -- Only Mercury and Venus can display crescent phases.
What can be seen from earth's orbit other than the moon?
The moon's phases can be seen from the earth, but not by an observer on the moon. Similarly, the earth's phases can be seen from the moon, but not by an observer on the earth.
Does mercury goes through a full cycle of phases?
Mercury, being an inner planet, does not exhibit phases like the moon does. However, it does appear to go through phases when observed from Earth due to its changing position relative to the Sun.
