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Seasons
Why we have seasons?
Term | Definition |
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Rotation | The spin of an object around its axis |
Rotation axis | The line on which an object rotates |
Orbit | The path an object follows as it moves around another object |
Revolution | The orbit of one object around another object |
Solstice | When Earth’s rotation axis is tilted directly toward or away from the Sun |
Equinox | When the Earth rotation axis is tilted neither forward nor away from the Sun. |
Phase | The lit part of the Moon or planet that can be seen from Earth. |
Waxing phase | Phases of the Moon during which more of the Moon’s near side is lit each night. |
Waning phase | Phases of the Moon during which less of the Moon’s near side is lit each night. |
Umbra | The central, darker part of a shadow where light is totally blocked. |
Penumbra | The lighter part of a shadow where light is partially blocked. |
Solar eclipse | An occurrence during which the Moon’s shadow appears on Earth’s surface. |