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Author Question: Is it possible for an observer at 28N to see the full moon on the zenith? Why or why ... (Read 46 times)

JMatthes

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on: Jul 28, 2018
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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Reply #1 on: Jul 28, 2018
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
Great answer, keep it coming :)

pratush dev

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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