What is the Moon's orbit around Earth?
Mod Amplify - Earth Moon Sun - Unit Flashcard

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The Moon is always moving around Earth in a circle.
2.
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What is a Waxing Gibbous moon phase?
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A Waxing Gibbous is a moon phase where more than half of the Moon is illuminated but it is not yet full.
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Why is one half of the Moon brighter than the other?
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Half of the Moon that is facing the sun is lit by the sun, and the other half is dark.
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What is a Waning Crescent moon phase?
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A Waning Crescent is a moon phase where less than half of the Moon is illuminated and it is decreasing in illumination.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What causes a lunar eclipse?
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A lunar eclipse occurs when Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the Moon.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the shape of the Moon's orbit?
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The Moon's orbit around Earth is elliptical, but it appears circular.
7.
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What is the difference between a Waxing and Waning moon phase?
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Waxing means the Moon is getting brighter, while Waning means it is getting darker.
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