When will the full moon be highest above the southern horizon for an observer in the Northern Hemisphere?
A) at midnight near the summer solstice
B) at midnight near the vernal equinox
C) at midnight near the winter solstice
D) The angle between the southern horizon and the full moon at midnight does not change with the seasons.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The full moon is highest in the sky at midnight near the winter solstice for observers in the Northern Hemisphere because the moon follows a path opposite to the sun. During the winter solstice, the sun is at its lowest point in the sky, so the full moon is at its highest.

When Will the Full Moon Be Highest Above the Southern