From the snow-capped mountains of Kashmir to the blue sea of Kanyakumari, across the vast and diverse parts of India, the moon is the same, yet appears in different forms. This is a celestial body which has been attracting people towards itself for centuries. But does the moon look the same from Kashmir to Kanyakumari? The answer is no. The moon appears different everywhere. Let us know the answer to this question, why does this happen?
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How do different views of the same moon look?
The color and shape of the Moon are affected by the state of the Earth’s atmosphere. The cold and dry air of Kashmir makes the moon appear clearer and brighter, While the moist air of Kanyakumari can create a slight halo around the moon. Apart from this, due to light pollution in cities, the moonlight is less visibleso, The moon is clearer in rural areasIn some remote areas of Kashmir, Where there is very little light pollution, The light of the moon is so bright that one can read even at night in that light.
The phases of the moon also affect the way the moon appears. The moon appears largest and brightest on a full moon day, Whereas the moon is not visible on Amavasya day. Geographical location also affects the conditions for viewing the moon. For example, The position of seeing the moon from Kashmir will be different from the position of seeing it from Kanyakumari.
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Importance of Moon in India
Moon has great importance in IndiaThe moon is worshiped in many religions and is considered a symbol of the godsFestivals are celebrated and agricultural work is done based on the phases of the moon.
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