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What controls the length of a day?

The length of a day is primarily controlled by the rotation of the Earth on its axis. The Earth takes approximately 24 hours to complete one full rotation, which determines the length of a day. Variations in the Earth's rotation speed can result in minor changes in the length of a day.


What are meteroids that full on the earths surface called?

Not sure about "full on earth" but meteoroids which fall to earth are called meteorites.


Where is the moon in relation to the Earth when there is a full moon?

Viewed from a point on the earth's orbit but very distant from earth,the lineup would look like this at the time of Full Moon:Sun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Earth . . Moon


What controls whether a lunar eclipse will occur?

A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes directly between the Sun and the Moon, causing the Earth's shadow to fall on the Moon. This alignment can only happen during a full moon, when the Sun, Earth, and Moon are in a straight line. The specific geometry of their positions determines whether the eclipse will be total, partial, or penumbral, based on how deeply the Moon enters the Earth's shadow.


How is the position of the full moon in relation to earth and the sun different from the position of the full Venis in relation to earth and the sun?

During a full moon, the Earth is positioned between the sun and the moon, allowing the entire illuminated side of the moon to be visible from Earth. In contrast, a full Venus (or superior conjunction) occurs when Venus is on the opposite side of the sun from Earth, making it difficult to observe because its illuminated side faces away from us. Thus, while we can see the full moon clearly, a full Venus is not visible from Earth.

Related Questions

What controls how full you feel after eating?

The brain controls the feeling of hunger and fullness after eating.


What is the full climate of Antarctica?

Antarctica is polar; it has a polar climate.


What is full of wholes and controls what goes in and out?

Please help!


What controls the length of a day?

The length of a day is primarily controlled by the rotation of the Earth on its axis. The Earth takes approximately 24 hours to complete one full rotation, which determines the length of a day. Variations in the Earth's rotation speed can result in minor changes in the length of a day.


What is a sentence that uses the word axis?

The Earth rotates on its axis, completing a full turn every 24 hours. This rotation is responsible for the cycle of day and night. Understanding the Earth's axis is crucial for studying climate patterns and seasonal changes.


Why does the climate control only run on full blast on a 1995 Mazda Millenia S class?

Sounds like your Blower motor resistor is bad. The resistor controls all but the highest speed of the fan. Its usually located on or near the blower motor.


What is a full earth?

A full earth is the same as a full moon. It's when you see the entire planet from space lit up by the sun.


When the moon is full earth or the moon is closer to the sun?

During a full moon, the moon is opposite the sun with Earth in between, meaning the moon is closer to Earth and further from the sun. This alignment allows the moon to appear fully illuminated from our perspective on Earth.


Is the sun full of lava?

yes the sun are full of lava if sun get closer to earth the earth will melt!!


93 thunderbird w electronic climate control blower funs full speed all time when ignition is on what could this be?

As in all Ford eletronic thermostat cabin controls, they either get stuck on one temperature setting or it can't read temperatures at all, therefore it runs at full speed. Needs to be checked out/replaced to run correctly.


What is the full form of IPCC?

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.


Is there a full moon when the sun is behind and a little above earth?

No, a full moon occurs when the sun, Earth, and moon are aligned with the Earth in the middle. The sun illuminates the entire side of the moon facing Earth, which gives it its full appearance. If the sun is behind and a little above Earth, the moon would not be in the position for a full moon.