Asked by mimiii
The figure shows the position of the moon at local time 10:00 PM, with respect to Point A on earth’s surface. Which figure shows the position of the moon 24 hours later, with respect to the same point?
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I can’t see the figures you’re referring to. Could you upload the image or describe the four positions (A–D)?
How to pick the right one:
- The Moon orbits Earth eastward (counterclockwise when viewed from above the North Pole), advancing ≈13° per day (about 1/28 of a full orbit).
- After 24 hours, at the same local clock time the Moon will have moved a small amount eastward along its orbit compared with its original position — not a 90° or 180° change.
So choose the diagram that shows the Moon slightly farther east (in the direction of its orbital motion) from its starting position relative to Point A. If you upload the picture I’ll pick the correct letter and show the work.
How to pick the right one:
- The Moon orbits Earth eastward (counterclockwise when viewed from above the North Pole), advancing ≈13° per day (about 1/28 of a full orbit).
- After 24 hours, at the same local clock time the Moon will have moved a small amount eastward along its orbit compared with its original position — not a 90° or 180° change.
So choose the diagram that shows the Moon slightly farther east (in the direction of its orbital motion) from its starting position relative to Point A. If you upload the picture I’ll pick the correct letter and show the work.
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