MOON PHASES Bill Nye Moon Phases
Phases of the Moon Question: What causes the phases of the moon? Ex. Full, Half, Crescent
Phases of the Moon Cause: As the moon circles the Earth, the shape of the moon appears to change; this is because different amounts of the illuminated (sunlight shining on) part of the moon are facing us (Earth).
Phases of the Moon Waning means: to decrease in size Waxing means: Increase in size
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Solar Eclipses moon moves in front of the sun and blocks most of the sun's light from the Earth. click
Solar Eclipses
Lunar Eclipses the moon passes through the shadow of the earth click
Lunar Eclipses
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