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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.
When finding helped provide evidence that the planets orbit around the sun rather that the earth?
Venus progresses through phases similar to the Moon. (Galileo's improvements to the telescope meant that Venus was visible as a disc rather than a bright spot.)
Why do planets have phases similar to lunar phases?
The planet Venus has phases similar to the moon's phases because of its orbit around the sun, inside the orbit of the Earth. Because of its particular orbit, an observer from the earth is?æable to see various phases.
Can phases of Mercury be seen?
Yes, all of the planets in from the earth display phases when viewed form earth.
What planets do not have lunar phases?
In order for a planet to exhibit a crescent phase as seen from earth, it has to be closer to the sun than we are, meaning that its orbit has to be 'inside' the earth's orbit. For that reason, only Mercury and Venus can show crescent phases. But every planet can show phases where the illuminated portion appears to be 50% or more of the full disk.
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.
When finding helped provide evidence that the planets orbit around the sun rather that the earth?
Venus progresses through phases similar to the Moon. (Galileo's improvements to the telescope meant that Venus was visible as a disc rather than a bright spot.)
Why do planets have phases similar to lunar phases?
The planet Venus has phases similar to the moon's phases because of its orbit around the sun, inside the orbit of the Earth. Because of its particular orbit, an observer from the earth is?æable to see various phases.
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
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.
Can phases of Mercury be seen?
Yes, all of the planets in from the earth display phases when viewed form earth.
What planets do not have lunar phases?
In order for a planet to exhibit a crescent phase as seen from earth, it has to be closer to the sun than we are, meaning that its orbit has to be 'inside' the earth's orbit. For that reason, only Mercury and Venus can show crescent phases. But every planet can show phases where the illuminated portion appears to be 50% or more of the full disk.
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.
If you lived on mars which planets would never be visible as crescent phases?
To see a crescent on a planet, most of the surface that is facing you must be dark. For this to happen the planet must be between the sun and you. Planets that are further away from the sun therefore will never have a crescent phase when viewed from Mars.
What are changes in appear in the moon?
Phases!
Why are phases difficult to see on planets such as Jupiter and mars?
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How many phases does Venus go through?
Venus goes through four main phases similar to the Moon: new, crescent, quarter, and full. These phases result from the varying positions of Venus in relation to the Earth and the Sun, affecting how much of the illuminated side of Venus is visible from Earth.
