Earth’s only satellite Made of silicate rock which is similar to Earth rock 238,850 miles away
We always see the same side of the Moon because Earth and the Moon are in a tidal lock Orbital period is equal to rotation period
The distortion of the Earth’s surface caused by gravity between the Earth and the Moon
When sunlight is blocked by the shadow of the Moon or Earth
The Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth during a new moon Only seen from certain locations on Earth
The Moon passes behind the Earth and the Sun’s rays are blocked by the Earth’s shadow during full moon
How much of the Moon is lit up by the Sun Takes days to complete the cycle