Physics says yes, but with wind patterns and other temperature effects, the moon's attraction is definitely minor.
Physics says yes, but with wind patterns and other temperature effects, the moon's attraction is definitely minor.
Weird, because if it pulls on heavy oceans, you would think it would noticeably pull on light clouds.
Weird, because if it pulls on heavy oceans, you would think it would noticeably pull on light clouds.
Oceans as a whole are form fitted into place.
Oceans are liquid water with significant mass, but freedom to move. Wind causes waves, but not a significant constant height change in water (usually).
Clouds on the other hand are steam - gaseous water.
Can you blow steam away? Yes. the air currents in the cloud layers are hundred+kmph, so a small tug from the moon isn't going to really change how the clouds operate.
Oceans as a whole are form fitted into place.
Oceans are liquid water with significant mass, but freedom to move. Wind causes waves, but not a significant constant height change in water (usually).
Clouds on the other hand are steam - gaseous water.
Can you blow steam away? Yes. the air currents in the cloud layers are hundred+kmph, so a small tug from the moon isn't going to really change how the clouds operate.
Why are the air currents moving at hundreds of kms/hr?
Why are the air currents moving at hundreds of kms/hr?
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