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As seen in the sky from here on Earth, while the Moon is between 0° the Sun (i.e. is in the same direction as the Sun) and 90° east of the Sun, it is in the phase. This phase lasts about days. (To the nearest whole number.)

As seen in the sky from here on Earth, while the Moon is between 0° the Sun (i.e. is in the same direction as the Sun) and 90° east of the Sun, it is in the phase. This phase lasts about days. (To the nearest whole number.)

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As seen in the sky from here on Earth, while the Moon is between 0° the Sun (i.e. is in the same direction as the Sun) and 90° east of the Sun, it is in the ______ phase. This phase lasts about ______ days. (To the nearest whole number.)
Transcribed Image Text:As seen in the sky from here on Earth, while the Moon is between 0° the Sun (i.e. is in the same direction as the Sun) and 90° east of the Sun, it is in the ______ phase. This phase lasts about ______ days. (To the nearest whole number.)
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Step 1: Lunar Eclipse

A lunar eclipse is a celestial occurrence that takes place when the Earth moves in front of the Sun and Moon, casting its shadow on the Moon. The Moon can appear to change color during a lunar eclipse, usually taking on a reddish or copper colour. 

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