I'm studying for my Astronomy Final and I can't figure out answers for a...

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Haidar A

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...few of the questions. Please help me!? 1. What is the orientation of the earth, moon, and sun when there is a CRESCENT MOON SHAPE?
2. What is the orientation of the earth, moon, and sun when there is a FULL MOON? Where can I find a sketch for this?
3. Is there an orientation where the side of the Moon being illuminated is not visible from Earth? Is, describe; if not, explain.
4. Find an orientation where half of the side of the Moon facing the Earth is illuminated by the Sun. How many orientations can you find? Where can I find a sketch for this?
5. Recall your nose is at a longitude (i.e. the east-west position) of LA. When it is noon, which way is your nose pointing? Which way is it pointing at midnight? Where can i find an illustration?
6. When the moon is full ,can you see it in the day time? Explain.
7. At what time of day does a full moon rise?
 
You could find ALL and I mean ALL the answers in this wikipedia article:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lunar_phase


I mean, I could answer those questions, however you ask for pictures of them. The best I could do now is to lead you to a page where all of these are supplied and all you have to do is read.

Hope this helps dude.
 
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