This image shows the Moon in the sky as seen from Toronto. The Moon has been enlarged by a factor of 4 for clarity. The red labels indicate compass directions. Which of the following statements about this situation is TRUE? Antares SW Moon (x4.0) W

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This image shows the Moon in the sky as seen from Toronto. The Moon has
been enlarged by a factor of 4 for clarity. The red labels indicate compass
directions. Which of the following statements about this situation is TRUE?
Antares
SW
Moon (x4.0)
W
Transcribed Image Text:This image shows the Moon in the sky as seen from Toronto. The Moon has been enlarged by a factor of 4 for clarity. The red labels indicate compass directions. Which of the following statements about this situation is TRUE? Antares SW Moon (x4.0) W
O Within the previous week, the Moon would have caused a solar eclipse.
Less than a week before this time, the Moon would have appeared in its New phase.
This is the highest point above the horizon at which the Moon will be seen on this
night.
One hour later, the Moon will appear higher above the horizon.
Exactly one week later, the Moon will appear in its Full phase.
Transcribed Image Text:O Within the previous week, the Moon would have caused a solar eclipse. Less than a week before this time, the Moon would have appeared in its New phase. This is the highest point above the horizon at which the Moon will be seen on this night. One hour later, the Moon will appear higher above the horizon. Exactly one week later, the Moon will appear in its Full phase.
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