Earth's Place in the Universe #3

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What is the term for the moon's movement around the Earth?

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Revolves

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What is the name of the moon phase when it is fully illuminated?

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Full Moon

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What is the cycle called that describes the moon's changing appearance over about a month?

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Phases

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What is the name of the moon phase when the moon is not visible from Earth?

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New Moon

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From where does the Moon get its light?

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The Sun

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What are the four primary phases of the moon?

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New Moon, First Quarter, Full Moon, Last Quarter

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What is the term for the time it takes for the moon to complete one full cycle of phases?

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Lunar month or synodic month (approximately 29.5 days)

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What is the difference between a waxing and waning moon?

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A waxing moon is increasing in illumination, while a waning moon is decreasing in illumination.

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What is the term for the position of the moon when it is directly between the Earth and the Sun?

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New Moon

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What is the term for the position of the moon when it is on the opposite side of the Earth from the Sun?

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Full Moon

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