Of the sun, the Earth and that loony thing.

Sever · 06-14-2006, 09:14 AM

Okay, so we were sitting outside of my friend's house enjoying a beverage or three when we notice the moon (as ya do). I don't know how it happened (actually, i do. We were drunk) but we got into a debate of sorts regarding why the moon has its shape at any particular time of the month. It lasted for more than an hour and neither of us is willing to concede defeat on the topic. The situation be this: (he thinks

the dark bit of the moon is caused by the Earth casting its shadow onto the moon. (I think

The dark bit of the moon is dark because it's the side which isn't facing the sun at that particular time.

It would be great if someone here could resolve this. It's sad when two grown men are seen on one's front lawn using basketballs, oranges and some weird cat toy (also round) to debate the question of how the dark bit of the moon comes to be. [img]smile.gif[/img]

bjorn · 06-14-2006, 09:23 AM

When the earth shadows the moon it's called a lunar eclipse, I think it's pretty rare, I am not, however, your go to guy when it comes to astronomy. [img]smile.gif[/img]

IE: I could be completely wrong.

[ 06-14-2006, 09:26 AM: Message edited by: bjorn ]

Sever · 06-14-2006, 09:34 AM

Completely wrong?! Bjorn, mate, i don't wanna hear that! My friend (although i know he's wrong) put up such a winning argument that i was starting to doubt myself. I'm sure the Lunar eclipse thing is as rare as tits on a bull as well. But i need definitive! Edit: But have some smileys anyway.. [img]smile.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img]

[ 06-14-2006, 09:35 AM: Message edited by: Sever ]

bjorn · 06-14-2006, 09:49 AM

Well then, when in doubt, turn to wikipedia!

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

I didden't read all of it but from what i did read it looks like you (or we) are right.

Cheers friend!

Edit, This one is better: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lunar_phase

[ 06-14-2006, 09:52 AM: Message edited by: bjorn ]

Bozos of Bones · 06-14-2006, 10:11 AM

If the moon is half because of the sun os on that side, it means it's still day [img]tongue.gif[/img]

robertthebard · 06-14-2006, 10:55 AM

Yep, the second one was definitely better, and the answer was not what I expected it to be. My day is complete, I have learned something new today...

Sever · 06-15-2006, 01:09 AM

Awesome! [img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img] I'm looking forward to the next time this topic comes up on the piss... Thanks bjorn.

Hivetyrant · 06-15-2006, 01:38 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Sever:
Awesome! [img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img] I'm looking forward to the next time this topic comes up on the piss... Thanks bjorn.

Ahh, but the satisfaction of winning is much nicer an dlong-lasting when sober... Call him now!

Sever · 06-15-2006, 01:59 AM

Na, i couldn't do that. He'll laugh his ass off at me if we both sober..

JrKASperov · 06-15-2006, 02:29 AM

How on earth can one think that it's a SHADOW from earth. Wouldn't that shadow look mirrored compared to the black part that you can see?

06-14-2006, 09:14 AM	#1
Sever Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: October 31, 2002 Location: Western Australia Age: 43 Posts: 3,293	Okay, so we were sitting outside of my friend's house enjoying a beverage or three when we notice the moon (as ya do). I don't know how it happened (actually, i do. We were drunk) but we got into a debate of sorts regarding why the moon has its shape at any particular time of the month. It lasted for more than an hour and neither of us is willing to concede defeat on the topic. The situation be this: (he thinks the dark bit of the moon is caused by the Earth casting its shadow onto the moon. (I think The dark bit of the moon is dark because it's the side which isn't facing the sun at that particular time. It would be great if someone here could resolve this. It's sad when two grown men are seen on one's front lawn using basketballs, oranges and some weird cat toy (also round) to debate the question of how the dark bit of the moon comes to be. [img]smile.gif[/img] __________________ Say say, oh playmate i cannot play with you my dolly's got the flu boo hoo hoo hoo hoo hoo

06-14-2006, 09:23 AM	#2
bjorn Zhentarim Guard Join Date: December 19, 2003 Location: sweden Age: 38 Posts: 381	When the earth shadows the moon it's called a lunar eclipse, I think it's pretty rare, I am not, however, your go to guy when it comes to astronomy. [img]smile.gif[/img] IE: I could be completely wrong. [ 06-14-2006, 09:26 AM: Message edited by: bjorn ] __________________ [url]\"http://www.universalpoplab.com\" target=\"_blank\">Universal Poplab</a>

06-14-2006, 09:34 AM	#3
Sever Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: October 31, 2002 Location: Western Australia Age: 43 Posts: 3,293	Completely wrong?! Bjorn, mate, i don't wanna hear that! My friend (although i know he's wrong) put up such a winning argument that i was starting to doubt myself. I'm sure the Lunar eclipse thing is as rare as tits on a bull as well. But i need definitive! Edit: But have some smileys anyway.. [img]smile.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img] [ 06-14-2006, 09:35 AM: Message edited by: Sever ] __________________ Say say, oh playmate i cannot play with you my dolly's got the flu boo hoo hoo hoo hoo hoo

06-14-2006, 09:49 AM	#4
bjorn Zhentarim Guard Join Date: December 19, 2003 Location: sweden Age: 38 Posts: 381	Well then, when in doubt, turn to wikipedia! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Full_moon I didden't read all of it but from what i did read it looks like you (or we) are right. Cheers friend! Edit, This one is better: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lunar_phase [ 06-14-2006, 09:52 AM: Message edited by: bjorn ] __________________ [url]\"http://www.universalpoplab.com\" target=\"_blank\">Universal Poplab</a>

06-14-2006, 10:11 AM	#5
Bozos of Bones Apophis Join Date: July 29, 2003 Location: The Underdark cavern of Zagreb Age: 37 Posts: 4,679	If the moon is half because of the sun os on that side, it means it's still day [img]tongue.gif[/img] __________________ MAKE LOVE, NOT SPAM!

06-14-2006, 10:55 AM	#6
robertthebard Xanathar Thieves Guild Join Date: March 17, 2001 Location: Wichita, KS USA Age: 60 Posts: 4,537	Yep, the second one was definitely better, and the answer was not what I expected it to be. My day is complete, I have learned something new today... __________________ To those we have lost; May your spirits fly free. Good Music: Here. Interesting read, one of my blogs.

06-15-2006, 01:09 AM	#7
Sever Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: October 31, 2002 Location: Western Australia Age: 43 Posts: 3,293	Awesome! [img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img] I'm looking forward to the next time this topic comes up on the piss... Thanks bjorn. __________________ Say say, oh playmate i cannot play with you my dolly's got the flu boo hoo hoo hoo hoo hoo

06-15-2006, 01:59 AM	#9
Sever Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: October 31, 2002 Location: Western Australia Age: 43 Posts: 3,293	Na, i couldn't do that. He'll laugh his ass off at me if we both sober.. __________________ Say say, oh playmate i cannot play with you my dolly's got the flu boo hoo hoo hoo hoo hoo

06-15-2006, 02:29 AM	#10
JrKASperov Fzoul Chembryl Join Date: July 16, 2003 Location: Wa\'eni\'n Age: 38 Posts: 1,701	How on earth can one think that it's a SHADOW from earth. Wouldn't that shadow look mirrored compared to the black part that you can see? __________________ God is in the rain.

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