I know this is not real estate related, but I can't find the answer online. Why is the eclipse moving from the northwest to the southeast when the moon rises in the east?

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Sybil Campbell, Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

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Because the moon is in the seventh house and Jupiter aligns with Mars. OK I just made that up. I have no idea.

Aug 21, 2017 08:29 AM

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Because the moon is moving westward, but it's "shadow" (and that's the key) is moving eastward.

Aug 21, 2017 01:55 PM

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Kevin J. May gave you a great answer! They also happen more often over the oceans.

Your question brought this to mind...

Aug 21, 2017 10:07 AM

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This might help, from XKCD

Aug 21, 2017 09:48 AM

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I believe, yet cannot definitively say, that is what causes/creates the eclipse.

Self-confessed, not an orbital junkie.

Aug 21, 2017 08:34 AM

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Sybil, I will show my ignorance and hazard a conjecture. As the earth rotates and the moon and sun align it is the shadow that lenthens from NW to SE. Can you tell I had the bare minimum of science classes in school?

Aug 21, 2017 08:20 AM

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Sybil Campbell Looks like Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA has your answer. Now if someone would just translate this to English.

Aug 21, 2017 10:21 AM

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Aug 21, 2017 10:12 AM

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The Earth is just too slow to keep up. We rotate at about 1,000 mph while the Moon revolves around us at about 2,300 mph and circles us roughly twice each day. The Moon's orbit is tilted by 5 degrees relative to our equator which makes today's alignment such a rarity. Enjoy!

Aug 21, 2017 09:29 AM

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haha, I was thinking the same thing. I thought they had the track backwards.

Aug 21, 2017 09:16 AM

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I need another cup of java before I can answer this one! I do know someone in the next office who will know....back later!

Aug 21, 2017 09:10 AM

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Maybe the moon is headed Northeast? When 2 worlds collide! Moon passes between sun and earth whichever direction it is headed. http://ow.ly/VXbO30evTMo

Aug 21, 2017 08:16 AM

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Alan has the answer.

Aug 22, 2017 05:55 AM

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Alan nailed it

Aug 21, 2017 08:25 PM

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The rotation of the earth causes the appearance of the moon rising - it really does not rise - an eclipse is the appearance of the sun and moon aligning - although they are not really aligning it is the rotation of the earth and the moon that revolves around the sun that aligns to cause the eclipses

I just read that LOL

Aug 21, 2017 12:00 PM

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The same answer on where does a 800 lb Gorilla sit? Anywhere he wants

Aug 21, 2017 11:00 AM

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Good question, why

Aug 21, 2017 09:58 AM

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I admit to having no clue or interest! Might look-up for a moment through the proper glasses!

Aug 21, 2017 09:30 AM

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This issue is above my level of knowledge.

Aug 21, 2017 08:12 AM

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Its the direction of the moons shadow you must consider

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Jan 01, 2018 04:22 PM

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HMMM, have not thought about that.

Aug 23, 2017 08:48 AM

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The moon and the Sun do not travel at the same speed.

Aug 23, 2017 04:41 AM

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Others have answered

Aug 23, 2017 02:42 AM

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Alan May has an answer that makes sense, but Richard Weeks and Debe Maxwell, CRS had answers that made me laugh, I will vote for laughs today.

Aug 22, 2017 11:48 AM

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Sybil Campbell - now that is something I wish I could answer easily....

It would have been easier if I had to calculate x% of $y!

Aug 21, 2017 09:54 PM

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Thanks for starting an interesting exchange

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It has to do with the moon's rotation and the alignment with the sun and the earth's rotation as it casts the shadow on earth. I agree it seems backwards but it's not.

Aug 21, 2017 07:35 PM

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Good question!

Aug 21, 2017 05:19 PM

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No clue... can't say I've paid much attention except to make sure to be off the road in SC where there are many people heading to Greenville.

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Because the moon is in the seventh house and Jupiter aligns with Mars. OK I just made that up. I have no idea.
Because the moon is moving westward, but it's "shadow" (and that's the key) is moving eastward.
Kevin J. May gave you a great answer! They also happen more often over the oceans.

Your question brought this to mind...
I believe, yet cannot definitively say, that is what causes/creates the eclipse.

Self-confessed, not an orbital junkie.
Sybil, I will show my ignorance and hazard a conjecture. As the earth rotates and the moon and sun align it is the shadow that lenthens from NW to SE. Can you tell I had the bare minimum of science classes in school?
Sybil Campbell Looks like Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA has your answer. Now if someone would just translate this to English.
The Earth is just too slow to keep up. We rotate at about 1,000 mph while the Moon revolves around us at about 2,300 mph and circles us roughly twice each day. The Moon's orbit is tilted by 5 degrees relative to our equator which makes today's alignment such a rarity. Enjoy!
haha, I was thinking the same thing. I thought they had the track backwards.
I need another cup of java before I can answer this one! I do know someone in the next office who will know....back later!
Maybe the moon is headed Northeast? When 2 worlds collide! Moon passes between sun and earth whichever direction it is headed. http://ow.ly/VXbO30evTMo
The rotation of the earth causes the appearance of the moon rising - it really does not rise - an eclipse is the appearance of the sun and moon aligning - although they are not really aligning it is the rotation of the earth and the moon that revolves around the sun that aligns to cause the eclipses

I just read that LOL
The same answer on where does a 800 lb Gorilla sit? Anywhere he wants
I admit to having no clue or interest! Might look-up for a moment through the proper glasses!
Life brings forth many adventures . I hope you were able Tim catch this one.
Its the direction of the moons shadow you must consider

I will add Wishing Everyone Happy and Successful New Year!
Alan May has an answer that makes sense, but Richard Weeks and Debe Maxwell, CRS had answers that made me laugh, I will vote for laughs today.
Sybil Campbell - now that is something I wish I could answer easily....

It would have been easier if I had to calculate x% of $y!
It has to do with the moon's rotation and the alignment with the sun and the earth's rotation as it casts the shadow on earth. I agree it seems backwards but it's not.
No clue... can't say I've paid much attention except to make sure to be off the road in SC where there are many people heading to Greenville.