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Seasons
Why do we have seasons
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Rotation | The spin of an object around its axis. |
| Rotation axis | The line on which an object rotates. |
| Revolution | The orbit of one object around another object. |
| Solstice | When Earth’s rotations axis is tilted directly toward or away from the sun. |
| Equinox | When Earth’s rotation axis is tilted nether toward nor away from the sun. |
| Phase | The lit part of the Moon or a planet that can be seen from Earth. |
| Waxing phase | Phases of the Moon during witch more of the Moon’s near side is lit each night. |
| Waning phase | Phases of the Moon during witch less of the Moon’s 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 moons shadow appears on Earth’s surface. |