Lunar eclipses

phase, we can estimate the ____________. In general, knowing any two of the following three things allows us to estimate the third: 1. moon's position in the sky 2. __________________________________ 3. __________________________________ NAAP – Lunar Phase Simulator 3/11 Part II: Visualizing Phases Question 1: We can determine the appearance of the moon based on the orientation of the moon and sun with a simple heuristic. In the figure below, bisect the moon twice. a) Draw a line…

The beach is different for everyone, different memories and feelings. My favorite memory is of the sun being replaces by the moon. This moment gave me a sense of calm in the storm that is my life. My mom was different, she loved to watch the sky erupt with warm colors as far as the eye can see. She loved life and everything beautiful so she cherished every morning she woke up. My dad and sister were the perfect median between my mom and me. They liked noon as it was when the place was erupted…

different variations of the calendar, including Egyptian, Roman, Gregorian, Lunar, etc. The creation of the calendar was influenced by the geographical location as well as the seasons, although, in warmer countries where seasons cannot be differentiated, the moon would keep the track of time. Most of the earliest recorded calendars were Lunar calendars, which based time from one new moon to the next. With the contribution of the Lunar, Gregorian, Roman, Egyptian calendars we have the calendar we…

William Shakespeare’s complex use of imagery and symbolism is what drives his work from being a rudimentary play to an artistic expression of emotions. A typical play from Shakespeare often holds love and romance as a central theme, which applies to A Midsummer Night’s Dream. On the surface, A Midsummer Night’s Dream portrays itself as a romantic comedy combined with mystical works and lover’s desires, all of which is played under the moonlight. However, a deeper exploration into the work…

of both the lunar and solar calendars. Many early cultures used the moon to trace the passage of days as it revolved around the Earth, passing through the lunar phases. The moon increases in…

If a sense of dread overcomes an individual upon reading Friday the 13th on a calendar, they may be suffering from “Friggatriskaidekaphobia.” This lengthy word describes a very real and potent fear of Friday the 13th. For thousands of years, the number 13 has been has been shrouded in a cloak of superstition. However, one group of men tried to debunk the superstitions surrounding this number. Captain William Fowler, formed The Thirteen Club which was founded with the sole intent of purging the…

Have you ever wondered why the Moon looks different on certain nights? This is justified through eight phases of the Moon. The Moon makes a complete phase cycle within a month; the exact time is 29.5305882 days. This is called the Synodic period or also referred to as Lunation. From the star's point of view, it takes nearly two days less, giving it a direct instance of 27.3217 days. This is the sidereal period, also known as the orbital period. The eight phases include the New Moon, the…

Call to Your Tribe For most of my life I have always felt a little out of place, like I am walking around in a humans body, but that’s not who I really am.I am often the guardian of the lost and protector of the week. While this road I am on is not the always the easiest,I understand now that this is the contract I took on when I came to this life. As much as I have tried to fight it, it’s who I am. This road that I have chosen is one that can be quit lonely and this is the part I have…

Herblock, the author of the editorial cartoon “Transported,” effectively uses the three rhetorical appeals to convey various implications about the society and the change that society must look forward into pursuing in 1969. With ethos, Herblock establishes a personal connection to the audience and appeals to authority to demonstrate his shared values with the audience. With pathos and logos, Herblock implies the social problems that people in 1969 have been ignoring and suggests a way of…

Anytime a full moon is supposed to happen, I always like to try and get the best picture of it that I possibly can. The moon has eight different phases. The new moon phase in which the moon's unlit side faces the Earth and is not visible unless a solar eclipse occurs. The waxing crescent phase where the moon seems to be less than one-half lit by direct sunlight. The portion of the moon being lit is increasing. The first quarter phase when one-half of the moon looks as if it’s lit up by direct…