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Discuss the phases of the Moon and how they relate to the motions of the Earth and Moon. Also, how are eclipses of the Moon and Sun related to these motions?

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Use Figure 21.26 below to help explain the difference between the sidereal and synodic month.



In the second position the Moon has moved to the other side of Earth and it says "day 14 ¾ full Moon". In the third position the Moon is back on the Sun's side of the Moon. It is labeled "day 27 ¼ Earth, Moon and distant star are once again aligned (Siderelal month) and then a second Moon 2 days separated from the first that says "day 29 ½, new Moon (synodic month). The angle to distant star is now upward.


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stevenposner

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Reply 2 on: Feb 28, 2020
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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