Moon Phases: Rise & Set Timings & Direction Explained

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The discussion focuses on the varying rise and set timings of the moon during its different phases, as well as the changes in its rising direction. The differences are attributed to the geometric relationships between the Earth, moon, and sun. Understanding these relationships is key to grasping the moon's behavior in the night sky. Participants emphasize the importance of reasoning through the concepts rather than viewing it solely as a homework question. The conversation encourages exploration of the underlying astronomical principles.
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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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