Moon Plot Anwsers Partial (2)
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BIOL 104
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Astronomy
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Dec 17, 2024
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Introduction to AstronomyName:___________________Date:____________________Intro to Phases of the MoonIntroduction to Phases of the Moon: Complete the first figure by determine the angle of elongation and phase of the Moon by following the steps below:Step 1: Draw an arrows indicating the rotation of the Earth, the revolution of the Moon, and the rotation of the MoonStep 1: For each of the moons below shade in the half of the Moon that will not be illuminated by the Sun.Step 2: Hash out (like lattice) the portion of the moon that cannot be seen from Earth for each of the Moons below.Step 3: Draw straight lines (DO NOT JUST DRAW FREEHAND) from the center of the Earth to the center portions of each Moon.Step 4: Measure the angle created from the Reference Line (line from Earth to the Sun) and the line you drew for each of the Moons below and write the vale on the line below the Moon.Step 5: Now determine which phase is associated with each position and corresponding angle of elongation and write the name of the phase on the line above each of the Moons.Step 6: Determine the time of day for each of the positions (labeled 1,2,3,4) on the Earth.3rdQuarterNoonSun SetMidnighSun45ﹾWestWanning Crescent 90ﹾWestWanning Gibbous135ﹾWestFull Moon180ﹾWaxing Gibbous135ﹾEast90ﹾEast1stQuarter45ﹾEastWaxing Crescent0ﹾNew
Part 2 Introduction to Phases of the Moon: For each of the following figures fill in all fieldspresented and plot the location of the Moon and the Sun if those are not already provided.East180WEWENOON135 WWAN CRESC45 WWest9 PMWAN GIB3 AMFULLWAX GIBWAN CRES6 PM6 AM0MIDNIGHTWAX CRESMIDNIGHT135 W45 W3 PMNOON