How many degrees does the moon move per day?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the angular motion of the moon in terms of degrees as it orbits the Earth each day. To solve this, we need to know the moon's orbital period and the relationship between that period and its daily movement in degrees.
Answer
13.2 degrees
The final answer is 13.2 degrees
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is 13.2 degrees
More Information
The Moon's apparent movement across the sky is due to its orbit around Earth, which takes roughly 27.3 days to complete a full cycle (360 degrees).
Sources
- Phases and orbits of the Moon | Institute of Physics - iop.org
- The Average Motion of the Moon - cseligman.com
- Variability of the Moon's Apparent Motion Through the Sky - public.nrao.edu
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