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10 Cards in this Set
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Moon Phases
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the changes in appearance of the moon as it orbits earth every 29-1/2 days
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New Moon
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the moon phase when the side facing earth is complletly dark, because the moon is between earth and the sun.
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Waxing
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describes the moon as its visible lightened area grows larger during the lunar circle.
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First Quarter
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the moon phase halfway between new moon and full moon
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Full Moon
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the moon phase when the side facing earth is completely lighted
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Waning
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describes the moon as its visible lighted area grows smaller during the lunar cycle
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Thrid Quarter
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the moon phase halfway between full moon and new moon
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Solar Eclipse
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the passing of the moon dsirectly between earth and the sun.
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Lunar Eclipse
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the passing of earth between the sun and moon
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Maria
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dark,flat rregions of ancient lava on the moon
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