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moon phases

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moon phases   the changes in appearance of the moon as it orbits earth every 29-1/2 days  
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new moon   the moon phase when the side facing earth is complletly dark, because the moon is between earth and the sun.  
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waxing   describes the moon as its visible lightened area grows larger during the lunar circle.  
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first quarter   the moon phase halfway between new moon and full moon  
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full moon   the moon phase when the side facing earth is completely lighted  
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waning   describes the moon as its visible lighted area grows smaller during the lunar cycle  
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thrid quarter   the moon phase halfway between full moon and new moon  
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solar eclipse   the passing of the moon dsirectly between earth and the sun.  
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lunar eclipse   the passing of earth between the sun and moon.  
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maria   dark,flat rregions of ancient lava on the moon  
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