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    The Moon

    Test your knowledge of moon phases and movement.

    1

    When the moon appears to be getting larger in size, it is said to be _____.

    2

    When the moon is directly between the earth and sun, this may occur.

    3

    The reason we never see the "dark side of the moon (side we never see) is because the moon rotates and revolves at the same speed.

    4

    The moon orbit has a slight wobble, which is a big reason eclipses are not seen every month.

    5

    The lowest tides occur when the moon is in the full moon and new moon positions.