The Moon's Phases Really Do Impact Rainfall on Earth, Study Finds
WEBFeb 2, 2016 · We know that the Moon plays a significant role in our lives on Earth, from lighting up the night sky to setting the times of the ocean's tides. But a new study suggests that our favourite cratered satellite also influences something else on our planet: the chances of rainfall.
Moon’s tidal forces affect amount of rainfall on Earth
WEBJan 29, 2016 · When the moon is high in the sky, it creates bulges in the planet’s atmosphere that creates imperceptible changes in the amount of rain that falls below. New University of Washington research to be published in Geophysical Research Letters shows that the lunar forces affect the amount of rain – though very slightly.
Scientists explain why the moon affects rainfall - GeekWire
WEBJan 30, 2016 · Researchers say that when the moon is high in the sky, its gravitational pull warps the atmosphere enough to reduce rainfall ever so slightly.
Folklore Confirmed: The Moon's Phase Affects Rainfall
WEBOct 6, 2010 · Seventeenth-century English farmers believed in a "dripping moon," which supplied rain depending on whether its crescent was tilted up or down. Now scientists have found evidence for another adage: Rain follows the full and new phases of the moon.
Phase of the moon affects amount of rainfall - Phys.org
WEBJan 29, 2016 · When the moon is high in the sky, it creates bulges in the planet's atmosphere that creates imperceptible changes in the amount of rain that falls below. New University of Washington research...
List of rain deities - Wikipedia
WEBA comprehensive list of gods and goddesses associated with rain in different religions and cultures around the world. Find out the names, attributes, and origins of various rain deities from Africa, Asia, Europe, and Oceania.
The Moon’s Influence on Rainfall: A Closer Look
WEBFeb 11, 2016 · When the moon rises it creates a ‘bulge’ in the Earth’s atmosphere which can influence how much rain is able to fall to the ground. This effect is usually very slight, but even small fluctuations in rainfall can alter the …
Does a ring around the moon mean rain is coming soon?
WEBA ring around the moon is a lunar halo caused by ice crystals in cirrus clouds. It may indicate a coming storm, but not necessarily snow or rain. Learn more about the science and symbolism of this atmospheric phenomenon.
Moonbow - Wikipedia
WEBA moonbow is a rainbow produced by moonlight rather than direct sunlight. It is caused by the refraction of light in many water droplets, such as a rain shower or a waterfall, and is always positioned in the opposite part of the sky from the Moon relative to the observer.
Phase of the moon affects amount of rainfall | ScienceDaily
WEBSatellite data shows that the moon's gravity puts a slight damper on rainfall on Earth. Share: FULL STORY. When the moon is high in the sky, it creates bulges in the planet's atmosphere...
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