A student observed the apparent shape of the moon every night for a period of 60 Days. On Day 10 the student observed a full moon. On which other day did the student most likely observe a full moon?
To determine on which other day the student most likely observed a full moon, we need to understand the pattern of moon phases and the lunar cycle.
The lunar cycle is the recurring sequence of phases that the moon undergoes as it orbits the Earth. It takes approximately 29.5 days for the moon to complete one cycle, going through all the different phases. These phases include the new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, third quarter, and waning crescent.
Given that the student observed a full moon on Day 10, we can calculate the approximate interval between full moons. Since one lunar cycle takes around 29.5 days, we can estimate that the student would observe another full moon in approximately 29.5 days after Day 10.
To determine the day on which the student most likely observed another full moon, we add 29.5 days to Day 10:
Day 10 + 29.5 = Day 39.5
Since there are no half-days, we can round this to:
Day 39
Therefore, the student most likely observed another full moon on Day 39.