MOON PHASES

lunar cycleThe moon's continuous orbit around the earth that takes approximately 29 ½ days

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moonA natural satellite that orbits a planet

satelliteAn object that orbits a planet

moon phasesWhat the Moon looks like at different times of the month

Moon phases happen once every month (28 days)

Moon has phases because is revolving around the Earth

full moonThe moon when it is visible as a fully illuminated disk

new moonThe phase of the moon occurring when it passes between the earth and the sun

Moon is between the Sun and the Earth

first quarter moonThe phase of the moon between the new moon and the full moon; the right side of the moon is visible

third quarter moonThe phase of the moon between the full moon and the new moon; the left side of the moon is visible

lunar eclipseEarth casting a shadow on the moon