the sun is the center our this solar system, there are thousands like it.
the earth is moving in a circle around this sun
the earth is also spinning itself.
the spinning makes the sun appear to rise and set every day
the moon is moving in a circle around the earth.
sometimes the earth is directly between the sun and the moon and the moon becomes shaded or eclipsed.
sun eclipses can also happen when the moon is between the sun and the earth
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The rising and setting of the sun and moon are controlled by the rotation of the Earth on its axis. As the Earth rotates, different parts of the planet receive sunlight, creating day and night. The moon's rising and setting is also influenced by its orbit around the Earth.
If the moon is setting at 6 am, it is likely in its waning gibbous phase. This phase occurs after the full moon and before the last quarter moon, when the illuminated portion of the moon is decreasing.
When the moon crosses the eastern side of the horizon plane, it is rising. The moon rises in the east and sets in the west, following a similar path to the sun across the sky.
During a full moon, it appears opposite the sun in the sky. As the sun sets in the west, the full moon rises in the east, making it visible for most of the night. This is because the moon is positioned directly opposite the sun, so as the sun sets, the moon rises.
Yes, the moon rises in the east and sets in the west, similar to the sun. Its rising and setting points can vary slightly throughout the year due to its orbit around the Earth.
Yes, a full moon can set at sunrise. The setting of the moon and the rising of the sun are independent of each other, so it is possible for both events to happen simultaneously.