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Keeping Time with the Skies — Science STD 8 — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 8ScienceKeeping Time with the Skies3 Marks
Question
Documenting Changes in the Moon’s Appearance
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Q.1. Did the Moon appear different each day?
Q.2. Was the Moon visible on all days?
Q.3. Did the Moon appear at the same position in the sky as on the previous day?
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Answer

1. Yes, its visible shape (phase) changed daily.
2. Yes, during these three days, it was visible at sunrise.
3. No, it appeared closer to the Sun and lower in the sky each day.

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