Moon Phases: Rise & Set Timings & Direction Explained

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the reasons for the varying rise and set timings and directions of the moon during its different phases. It touches on conceptual understanding related to astronomy and celestial mechanics.

Discussion Character

  • Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant asks why the moon has different rise and set timings for its phases and why it rises from different directions.
  • Some participants suggest that understanding the geometry between the Earth, moon, and sun may provide insights into these phenomena.
  • Others indicate that the question resembles a homework question, implying that reasoning through the concepts is necessary.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

There is no consensus on the nature of the question, with some participants viewing it as a homework-related inquiry while others seek to provide explanations. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the specific reasons behind the moon's behavior.

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Participants have not yet clarified specific assumptions or definitions related to the moon's phases and their effects on rise and set timings.

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Hello! Why does the moon has different rise and set timing for different phases? And also, why does it rise from different directions during different phases? Help me out please!
 
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This sounds kind of like a conceptual homework question. Homework questions belong in the homework forum, and you have to try to reason out some of it yourself.
 
Matterwave said:
This sounds kind of like a conceptual homework question. Homework questions belong in the homework forum, and you have to try to reason out some of it yourself.
Hey Matterwave, this is not a homework question. Please help me out, if you can!
Thank you!
 
You might want to look at the geometry between the earth, moon and sun.
 

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