How much of a difference in temperature is there at night during a full moon versus a new moon? I guess Im asking if a full moon warms the air any since it reflects so much light.
2007-02-05 21:42:08 · 5 answers · asked by steven c 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
We're wrapped in a very effective thermosphere, so under it, there will be no difference. At the outer atmospheric boundary there will be a difference, and yes it is possible to calulate what it is, but it will be tiny.
Meanwhile the moon has no atmosphere. Thus the contribution of Earthlight WILL reach the surface. It might even be a measurable difference late in the lunar night.
2007-02-06 00:55:08 · answer #1 · answered by Stargazer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not anything, it may reflect light at you and technically that is true but it isn't really much of a noticeable difference.
2007-02-06 08:22:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No difference at all.
The light reflected from the moon is neglible.
2007-02-06 06:20:06 · answer #3 · answered by Gnomon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Zero
2007-02-06 07:57:29 · answer #4 · answered by Gene 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It does not reflect any appreciable infrared, so no.
2007-02-06 06:15:37 · answer #5 · answered by gebobs 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋