Sun Earth Moon Orbit Simulation & Activity
- Author:
- rosagparedes, Steve Phelps
- Topic:
- Geometry
Different countries see different phases of the Moon on the same day? Explain your answer based on what you can observe in the simulation.
Does the Moon go around the earth in exactly one single day? Explain your answer based on what you can observe in the simulation.
Are phases of the Moon caused by a shadow cast from the Earth? Explain your answer based on what you can observe in the simulation.
Can you replicate in the simulation the relative position that the Moon - Earth - Sun will have tonight?
Does the earth orbit describe a perfect circumference? Use the Geogebra graphic tool to describe the orbit and explain.