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Can phases of Mercury be seen?
Yes, all of the planets in from the earth display phases when viewed form earth.
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.
What are the phases of the moon and what causes the moon to appear to change?
The phases of the moon are The phases of the moon appear to change because the earth rotates on it's axis and the moon orbits the earth. The sunlight hits a different part of the moon that is visible to us. Half of the moon is always lit up, you just can't always see it.
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.
Does the sun have phases?
No the sun doesn't have any phases because its not revolving around anything.
Seen in phases like the moon?
mercury
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.
What are changes in appear in the moon?
Phases!
Are the Moon's phases predictable why or why not?
yes the moon phases are predictable because you can tell when a moon phase will appear by knowing what time of month it is.
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 round object goes through several phases but never seems to change?
From the perspective of the earth, the most apparent objects that go through phases are the moon, Venus and Mercury
Can phases of Mercury be seen?
Yes, all of the planets in from the earth display phases when viewed form earth.
Why Does the moon sometimes appear in the sky as a crescent moon?
Because the moon goes through phases and acrescentshape is one of the phases if its big its a waking crescent if its small its a wanningcrescent
Do the phases of the moon go counterclockwise or clockwise?
The phases of the moon appear to move counterclockwise when viewed from above the North Pole. This movement is a result of the moon's orbit around the Earth, which is also counterclockwise. However, from the perspective of an observer in the Southern Hemisphere, the phases may appear to move clockwise. Overall, the general perception of moon phases depends on the observer's location on Earth.
Are the moon phases predictable why or why not?
Moon phases are predictable because the Moon orbits the Earth and the Sun reflects off the Moon.
Which planetPhases like the moon?
Venus has phases like the moon
What is the greatest number of full moon phases visible on Earth that are possible in the span of one year?
the process that causes the moon to appear at these different phases of earthlings
