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Seasons
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. |
Revolution | The orbit of one object around another object. |
Solstice | When Earth’s rotations axis is tilted directly toward or away from the sun. |
Equinox | When Earth’s rotation axis is tilted nether toward nor 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 witch more of the Moon’s near side is lit each night. |
Waning phase | Phases of the Moon during witch 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 moons shadow appears on Earth’s surface. |