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 Earth’s only satellite  Made of silicate rock which is similar to Earth rock  238,850 miles away.

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2  Earth’s only satellite  Made of silicate rock which is similar to Earth rock  238,850 miles away

3  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

4  The distortion of the Earth’s surface caused by gravity between the Earth and the Moon

5  When sunlight is blocked by the shadow of the Moon or Earth

6  The Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth during a new moon  Only seen from certain locations on Earth

7  The Moon passes behind the Earth and the Sun’s rays are blocked by the Earth’s shadow during full moon

8  How much of the Moon is lit up by the Sun  Takes 28-29 days to complete the cycle

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