Study the properties and phases of Earth’s moon.
The natural satellite of Earth
The phase of the Moon when it is completely illuminated
The phase of the Moon when it is completely dark from Earth's perspective
The event when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow on the Moon
The force that causes the tides on Earth
A phase of the moon where it is less than half illuminated
The phase of the moon when half of it is illuminated
A phase of the moon where more than half but not all of the moon is illuminated
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The natural satellite of Earth
The Moon
The phase of the Moon when it is completely illuminated
Full Moon
The phase of the Moon when it is completely dark from Earth's perspective
New Moon
The event when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow on the Moon
Lunar Eclipse
The force that causes the tides on Earth
Gravitational pull of the Moon
A phase of the moon where it is less than half illuminated
Crescent Moon
The phase of the moon when half of it is illuminated
Quarter Moon
A phase of the moon where more than half but not all of the moon is illuminated
Gibbous Moon
The occurrence of two full moons within one calendar month
Blue Moon
The path the moon takes as it travels around the Earth
Moon's Orbit
The gravitational force of the moon causes the rise and fall of ocean tides on Earth
Moon's Effect on Tides
Craters, Maria
Moon's Surface Features
Thought to have formed about 4.5 billion years ago after a collision between Earth and a Mars-sized body
Moon's Formation
The moon's gravitational pull reduces the tilt of Earth's spin axis
Moon's Role in Earth's Stability
The side of the Moon that is not visible from Earth due to the moon's rotation and orbit synchronizing with its orbital period
Dark Side of the Moon
The human missions, carried out by NASA, that landed on the moon between 1969 and 1972
Apollo Moon Landings
A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon blocks the Sun's light, while a lunar eclipse happens when the Earth's shadow falls on the Moon
Solar Eclipse versus Lunar Eclipse
The Moon rotates on its axis and orbits Earth at the same time, resulting in the same side always facing the Earth
Moon’s Rotation and Synchronous Orbit
When a full or new moon coincides with the closest distance that the Moon reaches to Earth in its elliptic orbit
Supermoon
Approximately 238,855 miles
Distance Between Earth and the Moon
The moon stabilizes the tilt of Earth's rotational axis, regulating climate
Moon’s Effect on Earth’s Axial Tilt
Many ancient calendars, such as the Hebrew, Chinese, and Hindu lunar calendars, were based on the cycles of the moon
Moon in Ancient Calendars
The moon's gravity is used in space missions for gravity assists or orbital placement
Moon’s Gravitational Influence on Space Missions
A phenomenon during a total lunar eclipse where the Moon appears red due to Rayleigh scattering
Blood Moon
In many cultures, the moon is a central figure in mythology and folklore, often associated with femininity, fertility, and timekeeping
Importance of the Moon in Cultural Mythology
The moon does not have a significant atmosphere, which means it cannot support life as we know it.
Lack of Atmosphere on the Moon
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