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PM_ME_YOUR_NAUGHTIEZ t1_iwy0z6c wrote

The moon is gone, but matter cannot be created or destroyed, so the mass is still there.. probably on a similar trajectory and orbit.

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RuneRW t1_iwye0xi wrote

Yep, a black hole the mass of the moon in the same orbit wouldn't change anything. Although a black hole eclipse sounds fun, I imagine it wouldn't be large enough to be visible from earth with the naked eye.

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Raderg32 t1_iwyignj wrote

Would the lensing effect concentrate the solar rays to make a laser like a magnifying glass to an anthill?

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PM_ME_UR_PET_POTATO t1_iwyk7kx wrote

It's still only the mass of the moon at the end of the day, so probably not? I don't think density matters here.

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Raderg32 t1_iwykp3m wrote

It does, since it would be so much smaller it would change the position of the focal point to be much closer.

A black hole with the mass of the moon would be 0.1mm. All that gravity in such a small area would make it strong enough to bend light, but being that small I don't think it would be very noticeable.

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NeVMiku t1_iwypl5d wrote

You'll have to get the focal point just right as well. There's nothing saying (yet) that it will be the perfect distance.

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Seiren- t1_ix2eyik wrote

The moon doesnt, so I don’t think so?

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Psalmbodyoncetoldme t1_ix3orqr wrote

It would barely be large enough to be seen in your hand with the naked eye (before your hand and body brutally contorts and gets sucked into it.)

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