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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: The calendars on these pages are shown as the moon would appear when viewed by people in the northern hemisphere. If you are viewing the moon from the southern hemisphere, it would be illuminated from the other side (i.e. the waning moon would be illuminated on the RIGHT.) |
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Why does the moon change shape? (Phases of the moon) |
March 2010
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April 2010
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Did you know?
The Moon rises 50 minutes later each night, and so it sometimes rises during the day. |
May 2010
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June 2010
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July 2010
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August 2010
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September 2010
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October 2010
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November 2010
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December 2010
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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 Calendar 2010 | Moon animation |
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