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The Moon's Crecent is at the Bottom? | |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 892953  Ireland02/18/2010 06:36 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
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| Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 892953 Ireland02/18/2010 06:42 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Quoting: Anonymous Coward 894595 WYF? Can I have a real answer as to why the moon is on its side tonight. Thanks |
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| Anonymous Coward User ID: 894600  United States02/18/2010 06:47 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | [link to starchild.gsfc.nasa.gov] A careful observer will certainly notice that over the period of months, the crescent of the Moon does indeed seem to go from being lit on the "bottom" of the Moon to being lit on the side of the Moon. So what is happening to make the Moon look different? It is all a result of the Moon's orbit around the Earth, and the Earth's orbit around the Sun. And exactly when you see the Moon in the shape of a 'U' (lit on the bottom) rather than a backward 'C' (lit on the side) depends on what latitude you are at. But the explanation is the same regardless of when you see it from your location. We see the Moon in the night sky because it is reflecting light from the Sun. The Moon does not generate any light of its own. So the lit part of the Moon always points toward the Sun. Now as you can see in the diagram, as the Earth travels aroound the Sun, the tilt of the Earth on its axis sometimes points the northern hemisphere toward the Sun and sometimes points the southern hemisphere toward the Sun. This is why we have seasons here on Earth. But this also changes the apparent path of the Moon across the night sky when you are on the Earth looking out at it. Sometimes it travels at an angle toward the horizon and sometimes it travels straight down toward the horizon. When the crescent Moon travels straight down toward the horizon, you will get the 'U' shaped Moon. Many describe this as when the 'horns' of the Moon point upward. This can happen once or twice a year, again depending on the latitude of your location. |
| Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 892953 Ireland02/18/2010 06:50 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | [link to starchild.gsfc.nasa.gov] Quoting: Anonymous Coward 894600A careful observer will certainly notice that over the period of months, the crescent of the Moon does indeed seem to go from being lit on the "bottom" of the Moon to being lit on the side of the Moon. So what is happening to make the Moon look different? It is all a result of the Moon's orbit around the Earth, and the Earth's orbit around the Sun. And exactly when you see the Moon in the shape of a 'U' (lit on the bottom) rather than a backward 'C' (lit on the side) depends on what latitude you are at. But the explanation is the same regardless of when you see it from your location. We see the Moon in the night sky because it is reflecting light from the Sun. The Moon does not generate any light of its own. So the lit part of the Moon always points toward the Sun. Now as you can see in the diagram, as the Earth travels aroound the Sun, the tilt of the Earth on its axis sometimes points the northern hemisphere toward the Sun and sometimes points the southern hemisphere toward the Sun. This is why we have seasons here on Earth. But this also changes the apparent path of the Moon across the night sky when you are on the Earth looking out at it. Sometimes it travels at an angle toward the horizon and sometimes it travels straight down toward the horizon. When the crescent Moon travels straight down toward the horizon, you will get the 'U' shaped Moon. Many describe this as when the 'horns' of the Moon point upward. This can happen once or twice a year, again depending on the latitude of your location. So the earth has fucking tilted and NASA are playing us for schmucks. |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 894746 Germany02/18/2010 06:51 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | [link to starchild.gsfc.nasa.gov] Quoting: Anonymous Coward 894600A careful observer will certainly notice that over the period of months, the crescent of the Moon does indeed seem to go from being lit on the "bottom" of the Moon to being lit on the side of the Moon. So what is happening to make the Moon look different? It is all a result of the Moon's orbit around the Earth, and the Earth's orbit around the Sun. And exactly when you see the Moon in the shape of a 'U' (lit on the bottom) rather than a backward 'C' (lit on the side) depends on what latitude you are at. But the explanation is the same regardless of when you see it from your location. We see the Moon in the night sky because it is reflecting light from the Sun. The Moon does not generate any light of its own. So the lit part of the Moon always points toward the Sun. Now as you can see in the diagram, as the Earth travels aroound the Sun, the tilt of the Earth on its axis sometimes points the northern hemisphere toward the Sun and sometimes points the southern hemisphere toward the Sun. This is why we have seasons here on Earth. But this also changes the apparent path of the Moon across the night sky when you are on the Earth looking out at it. Sometimes it travels at an angle toward the horizon and sometimes it travels straight down toward the horizon. When the crescent Moon travels straight down toward the horizon, you will get the 'U' shaped Moon. Many describe this as when the 'horns' of the Moon point upward. This can happen once or twice a year, again depending on the latitude of your location. unnormal indeed |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 894600 United States02/18/2010 06:53 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | [link to starchild.gsfc.nasa.gov] Quoting: Anonymous Coward 892953A careful observer will certainly notice that over the period of months, the crescent of the Moon does indeed seem to go from being lit on the "bottom" of the Moon to being lit on the side of the Moon. So what is happening to make the Moon look different? It is all a result of the Moon's orbit around the Earth, and the Earth's orbit around the Sun. And exactly when you see the Moon in the shape of a 'U' (lit on the bottom) rather than a backward 'C' (lit on the side) depends on what latitude you are at. But the explanation is the same regardless of when you see it from your location. We see the Moon in the night sky because it is reflecting light from the Sun. The Moon does not generate any light of its own. So the lit part of the Moon always points toward the Sun. Now as you can see in the diagram, as the Earth travels aroound the Sun, the tilt of the Earth on its axis sometimes points the northern hemisphere toward the Sun and sometimes points the southern hemisphere toward the Sun. This is why we have seasons here on Earth. But this also changes the apparent path of the Moon across the night sky when you are on the Earth looking out at it. Sometimes it travels at an angle toward the horizon and sometimes it travels straight down toward the horizon. When the crescent Moon travels straight down toward the horizon, you will get the 'U' shaped Moon. Many describe this as when the 'horns' of the Moon point upward. This can happen once or twice a year, again depending on the latitude of your location. So the earth has fucking tilted and NASA are playing us for schmucks. your doing a prety good job displaying your lack of knowledge |
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| Anonymous Coward User ID: 894313  Canada02/18/2010 07:10 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | A careful observer will certainly notice that over the period of months, the crescent of the Moon does indeed seem to go from being lit on the "bottom" of the Moon to being lit on the side of the Moon. Quoting: nasaSo what is happening to make the Moon look different? Earth axis tilt has tilted further then 23 degrees, ha,ha,ha! We see the Moon in the night sky because it is reflecting light from the Sun. The Moon does not generate any light of its own. So the lit part of the Moon always points toward the Sun. Quoting: nasaLOL -- okay genus. This would indicate the sunlight reflecting off the Moon would be projected diagonally and lower by the Sun. [link to www.godlikeproductions.com] Sometimes it travels at an angle toward the horizon and sometimes it travels straight down toward the horizon. Quoting: nasaLOL -- the crescent slices of the moon should always be seen upright, top to bottom, IF THE MOON REFLECTS LIGHT, never at angle because the moon is a sphere (round like a ball) the sphere would always reflect science's theoretic sunshine from the side facing the Sun -- top to bottom, never at angle, because as you know: Two points will never make an angle. M-------------------------S M = moon S = sun [link to www.owlnet.rice.edu] When the crescent Moon travels straight down toward the horizon, you will get the 'U' shaped Moon. Many describe this as when the 'horns' of the Moon point upward. This can happen once or twice a year, again depending on the latitude of your location. Quoting: nasaPrediction for NASA -- in about five days the half moon will have mysteriously straighten out and we'll see the half moon phase shine upright, instead of from the bottom. The Book of Enoch ~ Chapter 80 2 -- And in the days of the sinners the years shall be shortened, 4 -- And the moon shall alter her order,   |
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| Duncan Kunz User ID: 894106 United States02/18/2010 08:11 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Never seen this before in my whole life. Even my neigbours mentioned it. Is this a natural event? Quoting: Anonymous Coward 892953Yes. it happens a lot. Which side the moon's crescent is on depends on what time of the year it is and whether it's waxing or waning, and whether it precedes the Sun or follows it. Most people simply don't notice basic astronomical phenomena like this. Last Edited by Duncan Kunz on 02/18/2010 08:13 PM Where's the EVIDENCE, Jim? |
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| Anonymous Coward User ID: 1305340 United States02/27/2012 08:25 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | [link to starchild.gsfc.nasa.gov] Quoting: Anonymous Coward 894600A careful observer will certainly notice that over the period of months, the crescent of the Moon does indeed seem to go from being lit on the "bottom" of the Moon to being lit on the side of the Moon. So what is happening to make the Moon look different? It is all a result of the Moon's orbit around the Earth, and the Earth's orbit around the Sun. And exactly when you see the Moon in the shape of a 'U' (lit on the bottom) rather than a backward 'C' (lit on the side) depends on what latitude you are at. But the explanation is the same regardless of when you see it from your location. We see the Moon in the night sky because it is reflecting light from the Sun. The Moon does not generate any light of its own. So the lit part of the Moon always points toward the Sun. Now as you can see in the diagram, as the Earth travels aroound the Sun, the tilt of the Earth on its axis sometimes points the northern hemisphere toward the Sun and sometimes points the southern hemisphere toward the Sun. This is why we have seasons here on Earth. But this also changes the apparent path of the Moon across the night sky when you are on the Earth looking out at it. Sometimes it travels at an angle toward the horizon and sometimes it travels straight down toward the horizon. When the crescent Moon travels straight down toward the horizon, you will get the 'U' shaped Moon. Many describe this as when the 'horns' of the Moon point upward. This can happen once or twice a year, again depending on the latitude of your location. So the earth has fucking tilted and NASA are playing us for schmucks. I saw it lit from the bottom about six times in the last 10 months. All from the same location. But, prior... I don't recall ever seeing it like that. (same location, any season). All I know is, it's cool to look at and wonder. Most of what I've read about it makes sense. Also my eyes and imagination make considerable sense. |
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