Explore the Earth-Moon system in this 26-minute lecture covering the motions of Earth, solar and sidereal days, lunar movements, synodic and sidereal months, Moon phases, synchronous rotation, and both lunar and solar eclipses. Learn about the differences between solar and sidereal days, understand the Moon's phases and their timing, and discover the mechanics behind lunar and solar eclipses. Gain insights into the "shadows of giants" phenomenon and the unique characteristics of total lunar and solar eclipses. Delve into key concepts such as Earth's rotation relative to distant stars and the appearance of specific Moon phases.
Overview
Syllabus
THE MOTIONS OF THE EARTH
SOLAR AND SIDEREAL DAYS
MOTION OF THE MOON
SYNODIC AND SIDEREAL MONTHS
THE MOON'S PHASES
SYNCHRONOUS ROTATION
LUNAR AND SOLAR ECLIPSES
SHADOWS OF GIANTS
TOTAL LUNAR ECLIPSES
TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSES
The time it takes Earth to make one complete rotation relative to a star other than our Sun is called a(n)
At first quarter it is approximately week(s) until the new Moon.
Which phase of the Moon is shown in number 6?
During a total solar eclipse
Taught by
Spahn's Science Lectures
