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science 22-2
moon phases
word | Definition |
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moon phases | the changes in appearance of the moon as it orbits earth every 29-1/2 days |
new moon | the moon phase when the side facing earth is complletly dark, because the moon is between earth and the sun. |
waxing | describes the moon as its visible lightened area grows larger during the lunar circle. |
first quarter | the moon phase halfway between new moon and full moon |
full moon | the moon phase when the side facing earth is completely lighted |
waning | describes the moon as its visible lighted area grows smaller during the lunar cycle |
thrid quarter | the moon phase halfway between full moon and new moon |
solar eclipse | the passing of the moon dsirectly between earth and the sun. |
lunar eclipse | the passing of earth between the sun and moon. |
maria | dark,flat rregions of ancient lava on the moon |