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

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In summary, the conversation discusses the possibility of having a Moonlight rendezvous between two individuals in different time zones, specifically in Oregon and Brazil. The practical answer is that it depends on the specific locations and time difference, with the example given being a difference of six hours between Oregon and Rio de Janiero. The only other factor that may affect the visibility of the moon is the presence of clouds, but the use of technology such as Skype can help facilitate the rendezvous.
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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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FAQ: Can the moon be viewed an night at the same time from two positions 77deg apart

Can the moon be viewed at night from two positions 77 degrees apart?

Yes, the moon can be viewed at night from two positions 77 degrees apart. The moon is visible from all points on Earth at night, as long as the sky is clear.

Is it possible to view the moon at the same time from two locations 77 degrees apart?

Yes, it is possible to view the moon at the same time from two locations 77 degrees apart. Due to the distance between the two locations, there may be a slight difference in the appearance of the moon, but it will still be visible in both places.

Is there a specific time or phase of the moon when it can be viewed from two positions 77 degrees apart?

No, the moon can be viewed at any time or phase from two positions 77 degrees apart. However, the appearance of the moon may vary depending on the time and phase.

Are there any special tools or equipment needed to view the moon from two positions 77 degrees apart?

No, special tools or equipment are needed to view the moon from two positions 77 degrees apart. The moon is visible to the naked eye and can also be viewed with binoculars or a telescope for a closer look.

Can the moon be viewed from two positions 77 degrees apart in any location on Earth?

Yes, the moon can be viewed from two positions 77 degrees apart in any location on Earth. As long as the sky is clear and the moon is above the horizon, it can be seen from any point on the globe.

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