Earth Sun Moon System

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Phase of the Moon

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The shape of the Moon we see from Earth.

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Gravity

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A natural force that attracts all objects.

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Maria

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Large, dark, sections of smooth volcanic rock on the moon's surface.

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Solar Eclipse

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An event that occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, and the Moon fully or partially blocks the Sun.

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Lunar Eclipse

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An event that occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, and the Earth's shadow covers the Moon.

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Waxing

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The period during which the lit surface of the moon becomes more visible.

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Waning

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The period during which the visible surface of the moon decreases.

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Tides

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The regular rise and fall of the the water level along a shore.

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Craters

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Bowl shaped depressions on the moon's surface from impacts with meteoroids