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The moon is about 380000 km away from earth.

Remember, space is vast, and those charts about things orbiting things are not at all accurate.

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Is earth liminous or illuminated?

The earth is illuminated by the sun, by the moon, and by the stars. Parts of earth glow, including lava fields. Areas where phosphorus is available glow as well, and this phenomenon is known as chemiluminescence.


Why moon is glowing?

Because the sun reflects light off the moon.


Explain high tides and low tide?

The earth shakes normally but the moon stops it. When the moon inevitably loses the earth high tide is generated. High tide is when the sea comes inland and low tide is when it isn't! Building on that: Picture the earth as a sphere with liquid ocean. Now, picture the moon orbiting that sphere. As the moon orbits, the moon's gravity pulls against the earth. The water, being liquid, is pulled toward the moon on the side facing the moon. On the sides of the earth not facing the moon, the water is spread thin due to the bulge created by the moons gravity. Interestingly, the side opposite the moon (back side, so to speak) also bulges out. So, as the moon goes around, you have high tide beneath the moon and also on the opposite side of the earth, and low tide on the sides. Here's a good animation that shows what I attempted to describe: http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/dl/free/0072482621/59233/5_5.htm


Why do you have high and low tides at the beach?

Due to the gravitational pull on the earth from the moon and the sun. The moon pulls the water from the earth towards it and so does the sun. Low tides are called Neap tides and are low because the pull from the sun and the moon cancel each other out (it would be much easier to explain using a diagram) High tides are spring tides and are high because the sun and the moon are alligned, creating a strong force.


Would you ever be able to terraform the moon so you can live there?

It seems unlikely. The Moon's gravity is too low to hold much of an atmosphere for long. It's likely that any permanent settlements on the Moon will be mostly buried under the surface.

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Why does the night sky glow?

The moon


Can a moon rock glow?

No, moon rocks do not naturally glow. They can appear to light up when exposed to ultraviolet light, but they do not emit their own light.


What is the crescent Moon's glow called?

earthshine


Is there a moon silly band?

yes there is a moon silly band.the moon ones glow in the dark.


Which words have the same vowel sound as no?

Dough, know, scone, cone, throw, though, so, go, snow, zone, flow, glow, grow, below, show, and low are a few words that have the same vowel sound as no.


Why is the moon so low during a blood moon?

its the angle of the earth, and the gravitational pull.


What are two interesting things about the moon?

two things that are intresting about the moon are the glow and the rocks


Why is moon grey when your on the moon but if your in the Earth its like a light?

because the sun reflects off the moon, making it glow. :(


Why do the moon light?

Rays from the sun hit the moon and is reflects sun light causing it to "glow"


Why cant the moon glow by itself?

The moon is not a star. It shines because it reflects the light from our sun.


What causes the moon to give off so much light?

The surface of the moon is covered with a high reflecting stonepowder, which reflects the sunrays. So, the moon itself doesn't glow, the sun does.


What is moon glow?

Moon glow refers to the soft, luminous light that the moon emits, primarily during the night. This phenomenon occurs when sunlight reflects off the moon's surface, creating a gentle illumination that can vary in intensity depending on the moon's phase and position in the sky. Moon glow often enhances the natural beauty of nighttime landscapes, creating a serene and tranquil atmosphere. It is also a popular subject in art and literature, symbolizing romance and mystery.