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E2-21: PHASES OF THE MOON

PURPOSE: To show the relationship between the phases of the moon and the relative earth-sun-moon positions.

DESCRIPTION: With the lecture hall dark, illuminate the globe from various positions. Phases from crescent to full moon show up very clearly.

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REFERENCES: (PIRA 8A10.25)

EQUIPMENT: Globe and point source.

SETUP TIME: None.


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