Phases of the moon

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The Solar System and Beyond The Moon

Mrs Griffiths

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Gravity also keeps the moon in orbit around the Earth. The moon orbits the Earth every…

…month (28 days)

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The moon is a “natural satellite”. A satellite is anything the orbits the earth

Artificial satellites have four main uses:

Communications

Monitoring the weather

Observing the Earth

Exploring the solar system

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How much of the moon we see depends on where the moon is in its orbit:

Appearance:

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Appearance:

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Appearance:

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Eclipses

1. A solar eclipse:

2. A lunar eclipse:

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Eclipse

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Full Moon

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The tilt of the Earth on its axis is also responsible for the seasons:

June 21st

December 21st

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Two things happen because of this tilt:

The days are longer during the summer

The weather is warmer during the summer

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Moon

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Crater