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Why do 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 Earth’s rotation axis is tilted neither toward or away from the Sun. |
phase | the lit part of the Moon or a 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 |