when does a first quarter moon set?

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when does a first quarter moon set?

i know it rises at noon.....

so when does it set?

2007-07-05 18:14:57 · 2 answers · asked by mushrik777 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space

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The first quarter Moon sets at around midnight. Exact time varies, depending on your latitude and the Moon's declination (which is in turn dependent on the time of the year).

2007-07-05 19:07:26 · answer #1 · answered by Keith P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moon_phases

If it rises at noon it will set 12hrs later.

2007-07-05 18:18:44 · answer #2 · answered by gp4rts 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋