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