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6 de may. de 2024 · Learn how the Sun’s light creates the eight Moon phases, or shapes, that we see each month. Find out the names and dates of the Moon phases and see examples of each one.
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At that point, the far side of the Moon is facing the Sun....
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The Moon is opposite the Sun, as viewed from Earth,...
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As the bright parts of the Moon appear to change shape...
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Learn how the Moon changes its shape and position in the sky over a lunar month. See the order, dates, and times of the eight Moon phases, and how to observe them with our video and animations.
There are four principal (primary, or major) lunar phases: the new moon, first quarter, full moon, and last quarter (also known as third or final quarter), when the Moon's ecliptic longitude is at an angle to the Sun (as viewed from the center of the Earth) of 0°, 90°, 180°, and 270° respectively.
30 de ago. de 2023 · Learn how the Sun, Earth, and Moon create the eight distinct phases of the Moon and how they affect eclipses. Find out when and where to see the next solar eclipse in 2024.
Learn about the four principal and four intermediate phases of the Moon, and how they change throughout the synodic month. Find out the dates, times, and visibility of each phase, and how they vary by hemisphere and season.
