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12-29-2004, 06:42 PM
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What would happen if the moon disappeared?
OK science folk, here's a question for you.
I was reading an article about the asteroid that at one point was thought might hit in 2029 (and now they say won't) and it also said that they ruled out a moon impact. Which got me wondering. What would happen if an asteroid smashed into the moon and let's say it hits in a Deathstar-like manner and completely shatters the moon into tiny pieces, none of which have any significant earth impact. So, the only effect to consider is the fact that there is no longer a moon. What happens then? 
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12-29-2004, 06:45 PM
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Re: What would happen if the moon disappeared?
hmmmmm....
no tides, darker nights. also less sexy nights
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12-29-2004, 06:46 PM
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Re: What would happen if the moon disappeared?
I wonder what the affect would be on nocternal animals.
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#5
12-29-2004, 06:48 PM
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Re: What would happen if the moon disappeared?
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hmmmmm.... no tides, darker nights. [/ QUOTE ] Would the nights be darker? The moon doesn't actually create a light source rather it's a result of its placement in relation to the sun. So wouldn't there still be light, perhaps more during the night?
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#6
12-29-2004, 06:50 PM
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Re: What would happen if the moon disappeared?
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hmmmmm.... no tides, darker nights. also less sexy nights [/ QUOTE ] Yes scientists everywhere are scrambling to preserve the sexiness of moonlight. -AA
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#7
12-29-2004, 06:52 PM
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Re: What would happen if the moon disappeared?
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[ QUOTE ] hmmmmm.... no tides, darker nights. [/ QUOTE ] Would the nights be darker? The moon doesn't actually create a light source rather it's a result of its placement in relation to the sun. So wouldn't there still be light, perhaps more during the night? [/ QUOTE ] How could there be more light w/o the moon? The moon reflects the sun's light, thus creating more light on earth. With no moon, when the sun is behind the earth, there would be closer to 0 of the sun's light in the sky. here is a good link.
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#8
12-29-2004, 07:18 PM
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Re: What would happen if the moon disappeared?
Lazy Moon come out soon
make my poor heart beat warmer light the way bright as day for my sweet little charmer She's to meet me in the lane tonight if the sky is bright and clear oh moon dont keep me waiting here tonight watching and awaiting heart a palpitatin' longing for my lady love so dear Lazy Moon, Lazy Moon why dont you show your face above the hill Lazy Moon, Lazy Moon you can make me happy if you will When my lady sees your light a peepin' then I know her promise she'll be keepin' tell me whats the matter, are you sleepin' Lazy Moon
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#9
12-29-2004, 07:23 PM
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Re: What would happen if the moon disappeared?
1. We don't even consider another moon landing mission.
2. Werewolves stay human forever (and lunatics stay sane). 3. Bear (in the big blue house) needs to find a "goodnight" replacement for Luna. One thing I don't see mentioned is the magnetic field of the earth, which I think may be affected. Tides and seasons and darker nights are sure changes. ~D
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#10
12-29-2004, 07:28 PM
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Re: What would happen if the moon disappeared?
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1. We don't even consider another moon landing mission. 2. Werewolves stay human forever (and lunatics stay sane). 3. Bear (in the big blue house) needs to find a "goodnight" replacement for Luna. One thing I don't see mentioned is the magnetic field of the earth, which I think may be affected. Tides and seasons and darker nights are sure changes. ~D [/ QUOTE ] The planet's climate would be radically affected, because tides have a lot to do with it.
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