2007-06-26 06:12:12 · 6 answers · asked by David Blumpy 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
"One of the oldest proofs of the Earth's shape, however, can be seen from the ground and occurs during every lunar eclipse. The geometry of a lunar eclipse has been known since ancient Greece. When a full Moon occurs in the plane of Earth's orbit, the Moon slowly moves through Earth's shadow. Every time that shadow is seen, its edge is round. Once again, the only solid that always projects a round shadow is a sphere."
Other proofs here:
http://www.physlink.com/Education/AskExperts/ae535.cfm
2007-06-26 06:17:05 · answer #1 · answered by Yahzmin ♥♥ 4ever 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Just wait for the next lunar eclipse, and observe earth's shadow on the moon. It is curved, as though a sphere were interposed between the sun and the moon.
2007-06-26 16:14:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure. Wait for a lunar eclipse. The shadow of the Earth is round. (Doesn't prove Earth is a sphere - just round.)
2007-06-26 13:17:15 · answer #3 · answered by quantumclaustrophobe 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Does the Bible count? Isaiah 40:22 describes the earth as being circular. Circular is the same as round, right?
2007-06-26 15:30:11 · answer #4 · answered by black57 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you are driving in our car and approach something that is tall and far away, you will be able to see the top of it first.
2007-06-26 13:18:06 · answer #5 · answered by Michael C 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why would you use Hitler as your Avatar?
2007-06-26 13:59:50 · answer #6 · answered by RationalThinker 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋