Orbital Motion

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What is a waning moon?

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The lit portion of the moon is getting smaller.

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What is the definition of a revolution?

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It is the time it takes an object to complete its orbit.

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In a lunar eclipse, what is the position of the Earth?

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Earth is between the sun and the moon.

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Which moon phase occurs when the entire moon is lit?

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full moon.

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What is the definition of a rotation?

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It is the time it takes an object to make one turn on its axis.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation is turning on an axis; revolution is orbiting around another object.

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What causes the phases of the moon?

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The relative positions of the Earth, moon, and sun.

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What is a solar eclipse?

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When the moon passes between the Earth and the sun.

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What is the significance of the full moon?

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It is when the entire face of the moon is illuminated by the sun.

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How long does it take for the moon to complete one revolution around the Earth?

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Approximately 27.3 days.

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