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Can you only see the part of the moon that the sun shines on?
Yes, that's correct. The portion of the moon that we see from Earth is the part that is illuminated by the sun (the "day" side). The other part remains in darkness (the "night" side).
Explain what causes us to see the different phases of the moon Include in your explanation a reference to the motion of the moon involved the relationship of the earth's and moon's plane of orbit a?
The different phases of the moon are caused by the relative positions of the sun, Earth, and moon. As the moon orbits Earth, the angle between the Earth, sun, and moon changes, causing different portions of the moon to be illuminated by sunlight, creating the various phases. The moon's orbit is slightly tilted compared to Earth's orbit around the sun, which is why we see the different phases as the moon moves in and out of Earth's shadow.
Can people only see the part of the moon where the sun is shining on it?
Yes, people can only see the part of the moon that is illuminated by the sun, which is why the moon appears to change shape throughout its cycle. The side of the moon facing away from the sun is in darkness.
What happen to the sun at night?
At night, the sun is not visible because the Earth has rotated so that the sun is no longer facing the part of the Earth where you are located. This rotation causes darkness on the side of the Earth where it is nighttime. The sun is still present; it's just not visible from the nighttime side of the Earth.
What part of the moon is always in sunlight?
The part of the moon that is always in sunlight is the "near side" of the moon, which faces Earth and receives light from the sun. This is the side that we see from Earth, as the moon rotates at the same rate that it orbits Earth, keeping the same side facing us.
Why do you see the sun at daytime?
the part of the earth that you are on faces the sun. (the earth rotates on its axis) When it faces the sun, you see it.
What part of the sun do we see from Earth?
Photosphere
The part of the Sun that is normally visible from the Earth is?
From Earth, the Photosphere is the part visible on the Sun, though the Corona is the top layer of the Sun. We cannot see the Corona because the Photosphere is so bright.
Why do you see the sun but not the other stars?
Day and night are caused by Earth rotating. At night the part of Earth you are on is facing away from the sun, so Earth itself blocks the sun from view.
Why do you see other stars at night but not the Sun?
Day and night are caused by Earth rotating. At night the part of Earth you are on is facing away from the sun, so Earth itself blocks the sun from view.
What part of the sun do you actually see from the earth?
all of it.......... since we orbit around the sun we eventually through out the year see the whole thing.
Can you only see the part of the moon that the sun shines on?
Yes, that's correct. The portion of the moon that we see from Earth is the part that is illuminated by the sun (the "day" side). The other part remains in darkness (the "night" side).
What part of the sun gives off sunlight traveling to earth in 8.3 minutes?
The outer part of the Sun, that emits the light we see, is called the photosphere.
When do you see the whole lighted part of the moon?
When the Moon is the opposite side of the Earth to the Sun.
Is the center of the earth part of the sun?
Of course not. If it's the center of the Earth, it means that it's part of the Earth, not the sun.
Explain what causes us to see the different phases of the moon Include in your explanation a reference to the motion of the moon involved the relationship of the earth's and moon's plane of orbit a?
The different phases of the moon are caused by the relative positions of the sun, Earth, and moon. As the moon orbits Earth, the angle between the Earth, sun, and moon changes, causing different portions of the moon to be illuminated by sunlight, creating the various phases. The moon's orbit is slightly tilted compared to Earth's orbit around the sun, which is why we see the different phases as the moon moves in and out of Earth's shadow.
Can people only see the part of the moon where the sun is shining on it?
Yes, people can only see the part of the moon that is illuminated by the sun, which is why the moon appears to change shape throughout its cycle. The side of the moon facing away from the sun is in darkness.
