Can the moon be viewed an night at the same time from two positions 77deg apart

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It is possible for two people in different locations, such as Oregon and Brazil, to view the moon at the same time, depending on timing and lunar position. On January 2, 2013, sunset in Rio de Janeiro occurs at 19:42 local time, while it is 13:42 in Oregon, meaning the Brazilian partner must wait for sunset to see the moon. Factors like cloud cover can affect visibility, especially in Oregon during winter. The discussion emphasizes the importance of coordinating viewing times and being aware of local weather conditions. Overall, with the right timing and conditions, a moonlit rendezvous is achievable.
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My girlfriend and I want to have a Moonlight rendezvous where we can both see the moon at night at the same time. I'm in Oregon, she's in Brazil. Is it possible?
 
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Short answer: yes. Practical answer: depends. Let's assume your girl is in Rio.

Most of the problem part is -- Oregon is UTC -8 (PST) and Rio de Janiero is UTC -2.

for January 2 2013:
Sunset is 19:42 her local time, 13:42 your local time. So she has to wait until sunset for you. Which is 01:42 the "next" day for her time.

Absent her being being asleep and lunar position where the moon does not cooperate, being apart does not preclude you two seeing the moon at night at the same time. The only other factor is clouds - Oregon is IMO eternally cloudy this time of year.
I don't know about Rio.

I hope you have skype. Good Luck.
 
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