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Earth’s only satellite Made of silicate rock which is similar to Earth rock 238,850 miles away
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We always see the same side of the Moon because Earth and the Moon are in a tidal lock Orbital period is equal to rotation period
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The distortion of the Earth’s surface caused by gravity between the Earth and the Moon
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When sunlight is blocked by the shadow of the Moon or Earth
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The Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth during a new moon Only seen from certain locations on Earth
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The Moon passes behind the Earth and the Sun’s rays are blocked by the Earth’s shadow during full moon
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How much of the Moon is lit up by the Sun Takes 28-29 days to complete the cycle
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