The MOON...

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What is it called when all of the Moon's surface that faces Earth is lit up?

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Full Moon

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What are long, narrow valleys that start and end abruptly on the surface of the moon?

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Rills

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What is the order of the 3 celestial objects for a lunar eclipse to occur?

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Sun, Earth, Moon

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What phase is when the moon is between Earth and the Sun and cannot be seen?

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New Moon

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Why does the moon shine?

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The moon reflects sunlight.

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What is the term for the dark, flat areas on the Moon's surface?

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Maria

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What is the term for the time it takes for the Moon to orbit the Earth?

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Lunar Month (about 29.5 days)

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What is the phenomenon called when the Moon appears to change shape?

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Lunar Phases

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What is the name of the force that keeps the Moon in orbit around the Earth?

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Gravity

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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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