View from the Moon. Suppose you lived on the Moon, in which case you would see Earth going through phases in your sky. Assume you live near the center of the face that looks toward Earth.
a. Suppose you see a full Earth in your sky. What phase of the Moon would people on Earth see? Explain.
b. Suppose people on Earth see a full moon. What phase would you see for Earth? Explain.
c. Suppose people on Earth see a waxing gibbous moon. What phase would you see for Earth? Explain.
d. Suppose people on Earth are viewing a total lunar eclipse. What would you see from your home on the Moon? Explain.
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