Phases of the Moon (pictures + definitions) – Flashcards
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You cant see the moon because it is between the Earth and the Sun. This is also the first phase of the moon.
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new moon
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The moons phase in which the moon appears as a half circle. The right half of the moon is visible as it grows toward a full moon.
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first quarter moon
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Occurs when ALL of the Moons surface facing Earth reflects light.
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full moon
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Occurs when ALL of the Moons surface facing Earth reflects light.
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full moon
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A phase of the moon in which the left half of the moon is illuminated.
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third quarter
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where LESS than half the moon is lit.
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crescent
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where MORE than half the moon is lit.
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gibbous
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shrinking in light.
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waning
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days taken for the moon to orbit the earth
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27
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number of time the moon rotates for each orbit of the earth
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1
