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How many tons of meteors enter Earths atmosphere every day?
Approximately 100 tons of meteors enter Earth's atmosphere every day. Most of these meteors are small and burn up upon entry, creating shooting stars.
Does the moon rise the same time each day?
No, the moonrise time changes each day due to the moon's orbit around the Earth. The moon rises about 50 minutes later each day, so it does not rise at the exact same time each day.
When the moon illumination is increased with each passing day it is said to be?
Waxing Moon.
Why does the moon not always rise at same time?
The time at which the moon rises each day changes because of its orbit around the Earth. The moon rises about 50 minutes later each day, as it needs to catch up to the rotation of the Earth. This causes the moon to rise at different times each day.
How many degrees does the Moon's position change from one day to the next?
The Moon's position in the sky changes by about 12-13 degrees from one day to the next as it orbits around the Earth.
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