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Why don't the phases of the moon occur on the same day each month?The different phases of the moon do not happen on the same days each month because the moon's orbit around the Earth does not take exactly one month. The cycle of the phases from new moon to new moon, takes 29 and 1/2 days. Because of this, moon phases can happen anywhere during the months. |
Note: It's important to view the lunar phases for the hemisphere you live in. The lunar phases look different depending on which half of the world you are looking at it from. If you are viewing the moon from the southern hemisphere, the Moon would be illuminated from the other side from the northern hemisphere (i.e. the waning moon would be illuminated on the RIGHT.) See more here |
Phases of the moon as seen in the Northern Hemisphere |
Phases of the moon as seen in the Southern Hemisphere |
October 2013 |
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December 2013 |
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February 2014 |
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Why does the moon change shape? (Phases of the moon) |
April 2014 |
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Did you know?
The Moon rises 50 minutes later each night, and so it sometimes rises during the day. |
June 2014 |
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August 2014 |
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October 2014 |
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December 2014 |
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Make you own Lunar Calendar |
Introduction to phases | Tips for Moon watching | ||
Shapes of the Moon | Moon around the world | ||
Time to see each phase | Facts about the Moon | ||
Moon animation |
Moon 2011 | Moon 2010 |
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