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Earth + Space (SEP)
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Earth Axis | The imaginary straight line on which Earth spins |
| Earth Rotation | The rotation of Earth around its own axis. Same as Earth Spin |
| Daytime Position | The area of Earth facing the Sun |
| Earth Spin | The rotation of Earth around it’s own axis. Same as Earth Rotation |
| Nightime Position | The area of Earth facing away from the Sun |
| Earth Rotation | The rotation of Earth around it’s own axis. Same as Earth Spin |
| Phase 1 | New Moon-Completely Concealed |
| Phase 2 | Waxing Crescent Moon |
| Phase 3 | First Quarter |
| Phase 4 | Waxing Gibbous Moon |
| Phase 5 | Full Moon-Full Circle Visible |
| Phase 6 | Waning Gibbous Moon |
| Phase 7 | Last Quarter |
| Phase 8 | Waning Crescent Moon |