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JMatthes

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Is it possible for an observer at 28N to see the full moon on the zenith? Why or why not?

Question 2

Will the full moon's rising time for an observer at 40N on February 1 be the same, earlier, or later than the rising time for an observer at the equator?



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AngeliqueG

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Answer to Question 1

It is possible for an observer at 28N to see the full moon on his or her zenith. The
maximum northern latitude of the Moon is 23.5 + 5 or 28.5.

Answer to Question 2

The full moon will rise earlier for the observer at 40N.




JMatthes

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Reply 2 on: Jul 28, 2018
Excellent


LVPMS

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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