what do you call the line that divides that dark & light sides of the moon?

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2007-11-06 08:05:14 · 4 answers · asked by jean b 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space

It is called, rather ominously, 'The Terminator'

2007-11-06 08:12:02 · answer #1 · answered by Ian I 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋

Yes, that's called the 'terminator.' That's a term used for the dividing line between night and day on the Earth too.

2007-11-06 08:33:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋

It's the "terminator" , which is a little less ominous if you don't capitalize it ;)

2007-11-06 08:28:30 · answer #3 · answered by Michael M 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋

terminus

2007-11-06 08:12:14 · answer #4 · answered by Kelly T 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋