Moon Phase and Model Review

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What causes the illuminated part of the Moon to appear larger from Earth?

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The illuminated side of the Moon is more visible from Earth.

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What determines the Moon's appearance from Earth?

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The position of the Moon around Earth.

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Why does one side of the Moon appear bright while the other side is dark?

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Because the side of the Moon facing the Sun is lit and the side away is dark.

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In a lunar eclipse, what position must the Moon be in relative to the Earth and Sun?

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The Moon must be directly opposite the Sun, with Earth in between.

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What is a Full Moon?

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A phase of the Moon when it is fully illuminated as seen from Earth.

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What is a New Moon?

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A phase of the Moon when it is not visible from Earth because it is between the Earth and the Sun.

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What is a Gibbous Moon?

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A phase of the Moon when more than half of the Moon is illuminated but it is not yet full.

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What is a Crescent Moon?

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A phase of the Moon when less than half of the Moon is illuminated.

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What is the significance of the Moon's orbit around Earth?

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It affects the Moon's phases and the visibility of its illuminated side.

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How does the Earth's shadow affect the Moon?

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The Earth's shadow can cause a lunar eclipse when it covers the Moon.