The Moon's Phases and Eclipses
Understanding the causes of the Moon's phases and the phenomena of eclipses.
Key Questions
- Explain why the Moon appears to change shape throughout the month.
- Differentiate between a solar eclipse and a lunar eclipse.
- Predict the next observable lunar phase given the current phase.
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