The rotation of Earth helps to produce the cycle of __________ and ___________.

Describe what the waning crescent phase looks like.

The ___________ ____ ________________ __________________ states that the pull of gravity between two objects depends on the masses of the objects and the distance between them.

Which side of the Moon, east or west, is lit during the waning phases?

Describe what the first quarter phase looks like.

During the waning phases, are more or less of the Moon's near side lit each night?

Describe what the third quarter phase looks like.

How much of the Moon is lit during a Full Moon?

The path that an object follows as it moves around another object is called an ____________.

During waxing phases, are more or less of the Moon's near side lit each night?

Describe what a full moon looks like.

A lunar eclipse can only occur during the _________ _________ phase.