Moon and Moon Phases

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What are craters?

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Holes on the moon.

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The Moon is made of _____________.

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rock

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True or False - The moon makes its own light.

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False

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When the Moon is completely dark we call it a __________.

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New Moon

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This is an example of a _____________.

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Crescent Moon

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What is the shape of the Moon when it is half lit?

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Half Moon or First/Last Quarter Moon.

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What do we call the Moon when it is fully lit?

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Full Moon.

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What is the term for the Moon's path around the Earth?

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Orbit.

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How long does it take for the Moon to orbit the Earth?

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About 27.3 days.

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What is a lunar eclipse?

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When the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon.

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