Any astronomy geeks? Problem in orbital dynamics

[Kulindahr]

Hi All

That is correct Kulindahr.

I like being correct.

Quite right.

The phases will progress just like the moon, however as you stated already if the orbit is not inclined the moon in question will enter an eclipse at opposition every single time. The likelihood is in general much higher, as Jockboy said, due to its proximity, apparent size, and short period.

Okay, but --

I keep banging my head against it, and I can't get away from thinking that this moon will go through a whole series of phases every night it's visible.

 

[Kulindahr]

Don't bang your head because that is also correct

A subsynch moon will go through all the phases in less than 24 hours.


I meant only that the moon in question will go through the phases gradually at one specific time of night. Midnight tonight it could be full, midnight tomorrow night could be 90%, midnight Sunday night could be 80%, then 70% the night after that, and so on...

That last is nice, but the observers aren't astronomers making charts, they're hiking across the land and sometimes watching the skies.

I know, as an astronomer we go for more orderly, time-connected comparisons. But this is the human element.

Are you up on the story, BTW?

Oh -- and

back!

 

[Kulindahr]

I will be sure to read the latest and give you feedback

No astronomy in this new one....