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B & W Astronomy 1

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Type of eclipse that occurs when Earth's shadow falls on the Moon Lunar
The elongated, closed curve that describes Earth's yearlong orbit around the Sun Ellipse
Describes phases that occur after a full moon, as the visible lighted side of the Moon grows smaller Waning
A mass that travels through space and is composed of rocky particles and dust mixed with frozen water, methane, and ammonia; tends to vaporize and break up after passing close to the Sun many times Comet
A hollow left on the surface of the Moon caused by an object striking its surface Impact basin
Earth's yearlong elliptical orbit around the Sun Revolution
A meteoroid that burns up in Earth's atmosphere Meteor
Imaginary vertical line that cuts through the center of Earth and around which Earth spins. Axis
Change in appearance of the Moon as viewed from Earth, due to the relative positions of the Moon, Earth, and Sun Moon phases
Dark-colored, relatively flat regions of the Moon formed when ancient lava reached the surface and filled craters on the Moon's surface. Maria
Curved path of a satellite that results from a combination of the satellite's forward movement and the gravitational pull of Earth. Orbit
A meteoroid that does not completely burn up in the atmosphere and strikes the surface of a moon or planet. Meteorite
A piece of rock similar to the material that formed into planets; usually found in the asteroid belt. Asteroid
Spinning of Earth on its imaginary axis, which takes about 24 hours to complete, and causes day and night to occur. Rotation
Describes phases following a new moon, as more of the Moon's lighted side becomes visible. Waxing
Twice-yearly time (each spring and fall) when the Sun is directly over the equator and the number of daylight and nighttime hours are equal worldwide. Equinox
Moon phase that occurs when the Moon is between Earth and the Sun, at which point the moon cannot be seen. New moon
Third planet from the Sun; its atmosphere protects life and its surface temperatures allow water to exist as a solid, liquid, and gas. Earth
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