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As seen in the sky from here on Earth, when the Moon is between 180° from the Sun (i.e in the opposite direction from the Sun) and 90° west of the Sun, it is in its phase. This phase lasts about days. (To the nearest whole number.)

As seen in the sky from here on Earth, when the Moon is between 180° from the Sun (i.e in the opposite direction from the Sun) and 90° west of the Sun, it is in its phase. This phase lasts about days. (To the nearest whole number.)

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As seen in the sky from here on Earth, when the Moon is between 180° from the Sun (i.e., in the opposite direction from the Sun) and 90° west of the Sun, it is in its _______ phase. This phase lasts about _______ days. (To the nearest whole number.)
Transcribed Image Text:As seen in the sky from here on Earth, when the Moon is between 180° from the Sun (i.e., in the opposite direction from the Sun) and 90° west of the Sun, it is in its _______ phase. This phase lasts about _______ days. (To the nearest whole number.)
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The angle formed by the sun, Earth, and moon determines the phases of the moon. Variable amounts of the illuminated side of the moon are visible as it revolves around Earth. This dynamic interaction of celestial alignment produces the lunar phases, which change from new moon to full moon and back again, affecting how we perceive the moon.

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