During what phases of the moon is the terminator located near the western, eastern, northern or southern limb edges?
September 19, 2020 | Education
| The terminator is located near the western edge of the moon immediately after the new moon, near the eastern edge – before the new moon, and near the northern or southern edges of the limb – during an ordinary full moon, when the phase angle can reach 100. The coincidence of the limb with the terminator occurs only during a lunar eclipse.
