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Rotation an object's spinning motion about its own axis
Revolution object's orbital motion around another object
Solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes in front of the sun, blocking it out partially or completely
Lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon moves into the Earth's shadow
Orbit the curved path of a celestial object or spacecraft around another object
Neap tide a tide just after the first or third quarters of the moon when there is least difference between high and low water
Spring tide a tide just after a new or full moon, when there is the greatest difference between high and low water
Penumbra the partially shaded outer region of the shadow cast by an opaque object
Umbra the fully shaded inner region of a shadow cast by an opaque object
Solar eclipse order Sun, moon, earth
Waxing light is on the... right
Waning light is on the... left
Lunar eclipse order Sun, earth, moon
Vernal Spring
Autumnal Fall
? tides per day 4
? high tides per day 2
? low tides per day 2
The sun, moon, and stars are/aren't in a straight line during the spring tides. are
Where is the moon located during a new moon? Between the earth and sun
Where is the moon located during a full moon? On the other side of the earth from the sun
_____ casts a shadow on ______ during a solar eclipse. Moon, Earth
_____ casts a shadow on ______ during a lunar eclipse. Earth, moon
Solar eclipses happen during the day/night. day
Lunar eclipses happen during the day/night. night
Total eclipse full blocking
Partial eclipse Partial blocking
Annular eclipse Ring of light shown around the moon
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