seen a hlaf moon today but never seen a full moon is it posable and how
2006-08-15 11:35:00 · 9 answers · asked by tigulizz 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
It is just possible.
In the summer in high latitudes, the sun rises north of east and sets north of west. In other words it traverses the sky in greater than 12 hours, or more than 180 degrees (it only does exactly 180 degrees at the two equinoxes, March 21 and Sept 21).
That means that theoretically, in the summer, the sun and moon can be diametrically opposite each other with the sun still above the north-west horizon, and the moon already risen above the south-east horizon. Diametrically opposite each other means that the moon will be full.
2006-08-15 11:56:22 · answer #1 · answered by nick s 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, as in "full" meaning the sun is lighting up nearly 100% of the side visible from the earth--that is difficult to see directly during the time when the sun is above the horizon where you are located. However, during a total lunar eclipse the sun does light up the earth and this reflects onto the moon and with the sun hidden behind the moon you can see the entire moon and its visible face is entirely lit, although indirectly, during the day.
2006-08-15 11:58:33 · answer #2 · answered by sanjosenative 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sometimes, in those cases where the full moon is rising just as the sun is setting.
The moon has to be directly opposite the sun to appear full.
It mostly depends on your geographic location.
In the northern or southern polar regions, yes, since the moon can be visible 24 hours a day for weeks at a time through several phases, including full.
So it is possible to see a full moon at noon or any time IF you are at the right place at the right time.
For example, on Sep 7, 2006, the full moon will be visible from a location in Antarctica at 12 noon local time.
2006-08-15 11:43:47 · answer #3 · answered by Jay T 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋
A totally full moon cannot be seen in daylight be cause both the moon and daylight side of earth have to face the sun at the same time thus you would have to bore a hole and look thru the earth to accomplish this task
2006-08-15 11:50:07 · answer #4 · answered by scootda2nd 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As another post says, the sun must be behind you. You can watch a full moon rise in the east, pass the meridian (south of you in much of the northern hemisphere) and then set in the west, but it takes all night to do it. Gibbous (nearly full) moon phases can intrude a little into daytime -- rising just before sunset, or setting just after sunrise.
2006-08-15 11:46:25 · answer #5 · answered by birchardvilleobservatory 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I don't think it is possible because it is supposed that in the day the moon is in the other side of the earth, but with the rotation of the earth then you have sun or moon. I've also seen what you say but it usually happens in the afternoon, never in the morning.
2006-08-15 11:40:13 · answer #6 · answered by leinervh 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Full moons can be seen at dusk and dawn. You probably aren't going to see one at noon. If you do take a picture.
2006-08-15 11:42:45 · answer #7 · answered by Brent B 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No. To see a full moon, the sun would have to be behind you, so it reflects off the moon's surface, so it would have to be night.
2006-08-15 11:40:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
of course. the full moon rises just before sunset
2006-08-15 12:13:38 · answer #9 · answered by iberius 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋