The moon revolves around the Earth in a _________ direction.
Lunar phases and eclipses

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7th Grade
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L. Blechschmidt
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Back
counteraclockwise
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The moon changes phase every ___________.
Back
3-4 days
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When the moon lies between the Earth and the Sun, it is said to be a ______ moon.
Back
New
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
We cannot see a new moon in our sky because _________.
Back
the illuminated side of the Moon is facing the Sun and not the Earth
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
After a New moon, the moon in its next stage of transition is a __________
Back
waxing crescent moon
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When the moon increases in illumination, it is said to be _________.
Back
waxing
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
For the moon to make one synodic revolution (from phase back to same phase) around the Earth, it takes approximately _______.
Back
29.5 days
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