UIUC Physics Lecture Demo: Sun, Earth, and Moon Rotations

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Demo # 690

Sun, Earth, and Moon Rotations

ID # 690

Description:

This apparatus allows the class to examine the relative orientations of the sun, earth, and moon at various months of the year. It can be used to explain equinoxes, solstices, the phases of the moon, etc. The orientation of the sun, earth, and moon can be adjusted to the month of the year using the base of the apparatus.

Picture of Sun, Earth, and Moon Rotations

Physics Concept:

Astronomy
Planetary Astronomy
Solar system Mechanics

The demonstration takes about 2 minutes to perform.