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The Moon
The Moon
Earth’s only satellite Made of silicate rock which is similar to
Earth rock 238,850 miles away
Tidal Lock 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
Tides The distortion of the Earth’s surface
caused by gravity between the Earth and the Moon
Eclipses When sunlight is blocked by the
shadow of the Moon or Earth
Solar Eclipse The Moon passes between the Sun and
the Earth during a new moon Only seen from certain locations on
Earth
Lunar Eclipse The Moon passes behind the Earth and
the Sun’s rays are blocked by the Earth’s shadow during full moon
Phases of the Moon
How much of the Moon is lit up by the Sun
Takes 28-29 days to complete the cycle
Phases of the Moon