2007-05-24 05:11:22 · 4 answers · asked by a t 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
There are many astronomy software programs which will do this, such as Starry Night
2007-05-24 08:34:59 · answer #1 · answered by GeoffG 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The moon 's orbit relative to the Sun consists of about 13.24 cycloidal loops. Which follow the locus center at which the earth moves. To locate the position of the moon you need to calculate the position of the moon on the cycloic loop.This position is relative to the position of the earth at that point.
2007-05-24 09:41:22 · answer #2 · answered by goring 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pure Dee extrapolition from data collected from past positions. Computer programs certainly availble to the public from scientific sources such as NASA, local observatories and the www. One never knows if the moon is going to disappear from earthly view without info from these informants, but thus far, they have been observant and reliable.
2007-05-24 05:22:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
By observing it over time and projecting the position based on prior observation.
2007-05-24 05:21:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋