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The phase that results when the Moon is on the opposite side of the Earth as the Sun. The entire Moon is lit.
spring equinox
gibbous moon
new moon
waning
neap tides
rotation
spring tides
full moon
From the full moon to the new moon, less of the moon's lit surface is visible to us. The moon is getting darker each night.
spring equinox
gibbous moon
new moon
waning
neap tides
rotation
spring tides
full moon
This tide occurs during quarter moons when the Sun and Moon form a right angle. The gravity of the Sun and Moon partially cancel each other out. Very small difference between high tide and low tide.
spring equinox
gibbous moon
new moon
waning
neap tides
rotation
spring tides
full moon
The Moon looks more than half full, but not completely full. There are 2 of these in the Lunar Cycle.
spring equinox
gibbous moon
new moon
waning
neap tides
rotation
spring tides
full moon
The entire lighted side of the moon is facing away from Earth. This is when the moon is completely dark to us. This happens when the moon is on the same side of the Earth as the Sun.
spring equinox
gibbous moon
new moon
waning
neap tides
rotation
spring tides
full moon
The spinning of an object on its axis. This causes night and day on Earth.
spring equinox
gibbous moon
new moon
waning
neap tides
rotation
spring tides
full moon
Tides during the new and full moons, when the Earth, Sun and Moon line up in a row. The gravity of the Sun and Moon work together and have the strongest pull on Earth. This produces the largest difference between high and low tide.
spring equinox
gibbous moon
new moon
waning
neap tides
rotation
spring tides
full moon
One of two days in a year when there is equal day and night. This happens around March 20. This happens because Earth's axis is not tilted towards or away from the sun.
spring equinox
gibbous moon
new moon
waning
neap tides
rotation
spring tides
full moon
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