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How long does it take for the moon to rotate around the Earth? 27 days, 7 hours and 43 minutes
What does waxing mean? The moon is growing
What does waning mean? The moon is decreasing till it reaches the new moon phase.
What effects the way the moon appears to us on Earth? The position of the Earth in relation to the sun and moon.
What are the phases of the moon? New moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, last quarter, waning crescent
When does the sun not shine on the half of the moon that faces the sun? When there is a lunar eclipse which causes the moon to pass through the Earth's shadow.
What is anorthosite? Rock of aluminum and silicates found on the moon.
What is mare? Lava that flows on the surface of the moon.
What is the diameter of the moon? 3476km
What is the distance from the Earth to the moon? 384,400km
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