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How big is your shadow at 9am?
The size of a shadow depends on the angle of the sun and the object casting the shadow. At 9am, when the sun is relatively low in the sky, your shadow would be longer than at midday when the sun is directly overhead.
Why is only part of the earth in shadow during a solar eclipse?
During a solar eclipse, the Moon orbits between the Earth and the Sun, casting its shadow onto the Earth's surface. As the Moon is much smaller than the Earth, only a portion of the Earth is covered by its shadow at any given time, resulting in only a part of the Earth experiencing the eclipse. The shadow moves across the Earth's surface due to the motion of both the Moon and the Earth.
How does a shadow travel faster than light?
A shadow does not actually travel faster than light. The perceived motion of a shadow can create an illusion of faster movement, but in reality, the speed of light is constant and shadows are simply areas where light is blocked or reduced in intensity due to obstruction.
Why doesn't a solar eclipse cast a full shadow on earth?
Simply put, the moon is smaller than Earth, so it can't cast a shadow over the entire planet.
Is the dark side of the Earth called a shadow?
Yes, the dark side of the Earth facing away from the Sun is called the "night side" rather than a shadow. Shadow refers more to when an object blocks light, creating a darker area behind it.
