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Seasons
Why do we have seasons?
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Rotation | The spin of object around its axis. |
| Rotation axis | The line on which an object rotation. |
| Orbit | The path an object follows as it moves around another object. |
| Revolution | The orbit of one object around another object. |
| Solstice | When earth rotation axis is tilted directly toward or away from the sun . |
| Equinox | When earths rotation axis is tilted neither toward nor away from sun |
| Phase | The lit part of the moon or planet that can be seen from earth. |
| Waxing phase | Phases of the moon during witch more of more moons near side is lit each night |
| Waning phase | Phases of moon during less of moon near side is lit each night |
| Umbra | The central darker part of a shadow where light is totally blocked. |
| Penumbra | The lighter part of a shadow where light is partially blocked. |
| Solar eclipse | An occurrence during which the moon’s shadow appears on earth’s surface. |