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LCritchfi

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On a clear night when an observer in Los Angeles sees a first-quarter Moon, an observer in London would see
 
  a. a full Moon.
  b. a first-quarter Moon.
  c. a new Moon.
  d. a third-quarter Moon.
  e. any of the other choices; it depends on the time of day.

Question 2

The phase of the Moon on a particular night is determined by
 
  a. the season of the year.
  b. the speed of the Moon in is orbit.
  c. the relative positions of the Sun, Earth, and Moon.
  d. how the Earth's shadow hits the Moon.
  e. the distance from the Earth to the Moon.



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Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

c




LCritchfi

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Reply 2 on: Jul 27, 2018
:D TYSM


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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