5.2 Moon Phases and Eclipses

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moon phases

the different forms that the Moon takes its appearance from Earth

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new moon

occurs when the Moon is between Earth and the Sun; dark side of the moon faces Earth

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waxing

the more of the illuminated side of the Moon can be seen each night; "to grow"

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full moon

occurs when the entire lit side of the Moon faces Earth

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waning

when you see less of the illuminated side of the Moon each night

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29.5 days

the time it takes for the Moon to complete its cycle of phases

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solar eclipse

when the Moon moves directly between the Earth and the Sun and casts a shadow over part of Earth

<p>when the Moon moves directly between the Earth and the Sun and casts a shadow over part of Earth</p>
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lunar eclipse

when Earth's shadow falls on the Moon and the Moon gets dark

<p>when Earth's shadow falls on the Moon and the Moon gets dark</p>