Phases And Eclipes Flashcards
0
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- new moon
A
T
1
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- phases
A
Phases are caused by the motion of the moon around earth.
2
Q
- waxing crescent
A
Y
3
Q
- first quarter
A
T
4
Q
- waxing gibbous
A
E
5
Q
- full moon
A
Q
6
Q
- waning gibbous
A
W
7
Q
- third/last quarter
A
H
8
Q
- waning crescent
A
W
9
Q
- eclipse
A
When an object form space comes between the sun and a third object, it casts a shadow on that object, causing a eclipse to take place.
10
Q
- Solar Eclipse
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A solar eclipse occurs the the moon passes directly between earth and the sun, blocking sunlight from earth.
11
Q
- lunar eclipse
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A lunar eclipse occurs again full moon when the earth is directly between the moon and the sun.
