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Newnam-Moon&Seasons

Moon Phases, Seasons, Tides

QuestionAnswer
Axis Imaginary line passing through the center of the Earth around which it spins
Rotation Spinning of a planet, moon or sun around its axis
Revolution Orbit of one object in space around another
Orbit Path an object in space follows as it revolves around another
Moon Phases Regular changes in the Moon’s appearance as seen from Earth
Waning From full to new moon when the lit surface of the moon grows smaller
Waxing From new to full moon when the lit surface of the moon grows larger
Lunar Eclipse Occurs when the moon passes through Earth’s shadow
Solar Eclipse When the moon passes between the Earth and Sun casting a shadow on the Earth
Equinox Two days a year when the hours of daylight equal the hours of darkness
Solstice Two days a year when hours of daylight and darkness are at their least or greatest
Summer Solstice Beginning of summer; longest period of daylight
Winter Solstice Beginning of winter; shortest period of daylight
Tides Daily rise and fall of the oceans, caused by pull of gravity of the moon
Neap Tide Tides that are least extreme; occur during 1st and 3rd quarter moon
Spring Tide Tides that are most extreme; occur during new and full moon
Created by: anewnam
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