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1.Which phase of the Moon rises in the east exactly when the Sun sets in the west? and why?
That would be the full moon.
East is opposite west, so if the moon is rising in the east when the sun sets in the west, it must be opposite the sun. That puts us in between the two, so our view of the moon would be the same as the sun's view, and whatever part of the moon the sun sees is fully lit, so that's what we would see, as well.
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Courtney Seligman
Expertise
I can answer almost any question about astronomy and related sciences, such as physics and geology. I will not answer questions about astrology and similar pseudo-scientific rubbish.
Experience
I have been a professor of astronomy for over 40 years, and am working on an online text/encyclopedia of astronomy.
Publications
Astronomical Journal, Publications of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific (too long ago to be really relevant, but you could search for Courtney Seligman on Google Scholar)
Education/Credentials
I received a BA in astronomy and physics and a MA in astronomy, both from UCLA. I was working on my doctoral dissertation when I started teaching, and discovered that I preferred teaching to research.
Awards and Honors
(too long ago to be relevant, but Phi Beta Kappa and Sigma Xi still keep trying to get me to become a paying member)
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