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How long is the moon phases and how long does the lunar cycle last and what causes the moon phase to change phase to phase?
The lunar cycle of phases is about 29.5 days. As the moon rotates and revolves around the earth, and the earth rotates and revolves around the sun, the shadows cast by the shifting positions of the moon and earth cause the moon to wane, wax, and "disappear". This is known as the lunar cycle.
Why does the phases of the moon depend on the sun earth and moon?
The phases of the moon depend on the positions of the Sun, Earth, and Moon relative to each other. As the Moon orbits the Earth, different portions of its illuminated half are visible from Earth, creating the various phases. For example, during a new moon, the Moon is between the Earth and the Sun, making it invisible, while a full moon occurs when the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon, allowing the entire illuminated side to be seen. Thus, the alignment of these three celestial bodies determines the lunar phases.
What are the moon phases for Florida in April 2009?
The NASA web site has a table of phases of the Moon at http://www.usno.navy.mil/USNO/astronomical-applications/data-services/phases-moon It doesn't matter where YOU are for the phases of the Moon; this table is the same for everyone.
How long does it take for the moon to do all phases and back?
It takes about 29.5 days for the moon to go through all its phases and return to the same phase again, known as a lunar cycle or lunar month.
How are moon phases affected by the observers location?
As long as the observer is some place on the earth, his locationhas essentially no effect on the moon phase that he sees.
Why the number of phases are limited only to three why not five or six?
Physical phases of matter are not limited to three. Phases of the moon are not limited to three. Phases of a wave form are not limited to three. What phase is limited to three?
What are the three different phases of the moon?
full moonhalf moonnew moon
The cause of the phases of the moon is a cycle that is close to what long?
The phase of the moon that is close to long is the crescent
How long is the pattern of the moon phases?
1 month
Another word for stages of the moon?
The stages of the Moon, are referred to as the 'Phases of the Moon'.
How long is the moon in each of its phases?
The moon spends approximately 7 days in each of its primary phases: new moon, first quarter, full moon, and last quarter. The exact duration can vary slightly because of the moon's elliptical orbit around Earth.
How long is one cylcle of moon phases?
About 29 days
How long is full set of phases of the moon?
29.53 days
How long is the moon phases and how long does the lunar cycle last and what causes the moon phase to change phase to phase?
The lunar cycle of phases is about 29.5 days. As the moon rotates and revolves around the earth, and the earth rotates and revolves around the sun, the shadows cast by the shifting positions of the moon and earth cause the moon to wane, wax, and "disappear". This is known as the lunar cycle.
How long it takes to see all the phases if the moon?
It takes a full month to see all phases of the moon, then it begins again.
When do the phases of the moon occur?
all the time in a month - long cycle
How long does does one cycle of the moon phases take?
29.53 days
