Question #2. Which statement explains how a lunar eclipse happens A. The sun casts a shadow on Earth. B. Earth casts a shadow on the sun. C. Earth casts a shadow on the moon. D. The moon casts a shadow on Earth.

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Q: At what time is a waxing gibbous Moon highest in the sky? 6 am Noon Midnight 6 pm O A. 9 pm B. 6 pm…

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A: Due to tidal forces, a moon orbiting a planet will eventually  The moon's gravitational pull…

Q: 9. Explain why a satellite in polar orbit can take pictures of all parts of the Earth over time.

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Q: The positional determination of Right Ascension and Declination of an asteroid or other celestial…

A: The positional determination of Right Ascension and Declination of an asteroid or other celestial…

Q: Explain in detail why and how we see the Moon go through phases. What one phase of the Moon could…

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A: When sun is directly over head, what date or month it might be.

Q: 4. If you see the Moon rise as the Sun sets, what phase is it in?

A: There are three phases of moon First quarter moon- it rises middle of the day and can be seen till…

Q: What is the approximate percentage difference in diameter from Earth to Mars? a. 0.87% b. 1.05%…

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Q: What is the phase of the Moon when the Moon is positioned between the Sun and Earth?   A)…

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Q: 15. If I notice that the Moon rises at noon on a particular day, what can I conclude about the phase…

A: Moon rises at noon, transits meridian at sunset, sets at midnight in first quarter.

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A: The odd orbit indicates that Nereid and triton could be captured asteroid or Kuiper Belt object.

Q: (a) Explain the relative positions of the Earth, Sun, and Moon đuring a solar eclipse? (b) Explain…

A: Answer:-  (a) The relative position of the earth, sun and moon during the solar eclipse. The moon is…

Q: If tonight the phase is waxing crescent when the Moon rises, what will be the phase one week from…

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Q: in order to see a lunar eclipse. which moon phase would need to occur

A: A lunar eclipse can only be seen in the full moon phase.

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Q: The rings of Uranus were discovered   a. during an occultation (an eclipse) of a star.   b. during…

A: Introduction: All Jovian planets have rings.

Q: If I notice that the moon sets at noon on a particular day, what can I conclude about the phase of…

A: The moon sets at noon means the angle between the sight for the moon and sight for the sun (horizon…

Q: Explain how the Moon produces tides in Earth's ocean.

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Q: The smallest planet in the solar system is A. Mercury. B. Mars. C. Uranus. D. Venus.

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Q: Why are the lunar mountains smooth and rounded rather than having sharp, pointed peaks?…

A: Thee lunar mountains smooth and rounded rather than having sharp, pointed peaks.

Q: By looking at the overall density of our moon, we know that the vast majority of it is made of:…

A: The density of the moon is 3.34 g/cm3, which is about 60 percent of Earth's density.

Q: On the "canteloupe" hemisphere of Neptune's moon Triton, we see channels that were carved by liquid…

A: On the "cantaloupe" hemisphere of Neptune's moon Triton, we see channels that were carved by liquid…

Q: Simone knows that there are more hours of daylight during the summer season. Which of the following…

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Q: 22. The Solar System A. formed about 14 billion years ago. B. formed about 4.5 billion years ago. C.…

A: The Solar System is formed about 4.5 billion years ago.

Q: Suppose a Moon takes 15.8 days to orbit its host planet. Convert this orbital period into Earth…

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Q: The Earth is closest to the sun in A. September B. January C. June D. March

A: Earth is closest to sun in winter season that is in early January.

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A: Jupiter is a gas giant completely made up of gases, especially hydrogen and helium. There is no firm…