As a seasoned gamer and an avid movie buff, I’ve seen my fair share of fantastical stories where characters are granted god-like powers. But none quite compares to Jim Carrey’s portrayal of Bruce Nolan in “Bruce Almighty.” The 2003 supernatural comedy, now streaming on Peacock, is a rollercoaster ride of power, love, and self-realization.
If you had the power to do anything at all, what would be your choice? How would you show kindness and concern for your neighbors, reimagine your own existence, and express love to those close to you? Would you attempt to capture the Moon with a rope? In the 2003 supernatural comedy “Bruce Almighty,” Jim Carrey plays Bruce Nolan, an ordinary man granted divine powers following a conversation with God (Morgan Freeman).
During the 101-minute span of the movie, Bruce discovers that managing a universe is more complicated than he imagined, and his minor troubles could simply be everyday issues instead of orchestrated acts of terror from an all-powerful being. Prior to this revelation, Bruce employs his abilities to improve his own existence, landing a superior job opportunity and rekindling his romance with Grace (Jennifer Aniston).
As a gamer, I’d describe creating the ideal romantic setting as follows: I craft my very own unique flowers, a fusion of tulips and daisies that I call “tu-daisies.” And then, I set the mood with some soulful tunes from Barry White. Basic courting, yes, but I’m about to take it up a notch. Next, I clear the sky, revealing the breathtaking full Moon. Then, I attach an invisible rope around it and secure myself to the balcony railing. Pulling the rope, I bring the Moon closer for an unforgettable view. This view is worth the effort, but remember, there’s always a price to pay.
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What If the Moon Moved Closer to Earth, Like in Bruce Almighty?
Using a tape measure and the TV screen, we can try to approximate the distance Bruce brought the Moon closer, even if it’s just a fleeting glimpse into divine wisdom. By comparing the apparent sizes of the Moon before and after Bruce’s action, we obtain varying results based on viewing perspectives. However, the crucial factor is the ratio between these measurements.
With an iPhone, you can pause the video and find that the Moon’s diameter ranges from 0.6 to 2 centimeters during this instance. This signifies a significant expansion of approximately 3.333 (repeating) centimeters. The size of an object is proportionate to its distance – for example, an object appearing twice as large is actually twice as far away. Hence, with the given information, you can deduce the distance of the Moon from its observed diameter.
To make the Moon look three and a half times larger in the sky, it needs to be just that much closer – approximately 72,000 miles instead of its typical 250,000 miles distance.
The following morning, Bruce and Grace are shocked to hear about unexpectedly large tidal waves allegedly triggered by “strange lunar behavior.” While such a moon movement could potentially lead to significant tidal waves, this would merely be the tip of the iceberg. The force exerted by an object depends on two factors: its mass and your proximity to it. In our made-up situation, the Moon’s mass remains constant; however, its distance is altering.
As someone who has spent years studying celestial bodies and their gravitational interactions, I can confidently say that calculating gravitational influence is a more intricate process than simply measuring distance. However, with some simplifications, we can make an educated estimation.
From my gaming perspective, if the Moon’s orbit around the Earth was different, it would take just under five days to complete one cycle instead of the current 28-day period. At that distance, I’d notice shorter days as well. The gravitational connection between us is weakening, with the Moon moving about 4 centimeters farther each year and taking some rotational energy from Earth to reach a higher orbit. This results in the Earth spinning a tad slower, impacting our daily routine by only a few milliseconds every hundred years.
If the Moon were closer to Earth, its gravitational pull would significantly affect our planet’s rotation, causing the Earth to spin faster and shorten our days. Consequently, we would experience more frequent and longer eclipses. However, these eclipses wouldn’t be as visually stunning as the ones we currently observe due to the Moon obscuring a larger portion of the Sun. Additionally, the constant tidal disruptions would require immense resources and effort to repair infrastructure, leaving little time for appreciation of such astronomical events.
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