1st‚ 2012: The moon phase is a Waning Gibbous phase with 93% of the moon illuminated. When the moon is in waning phases the moon is becoming less illuminated each night‚ while gibbous means that the moon is more than 50% illuminated but less than 100%. During this phase the Waning Gibbous moon occurs after the Full Moon and before the Last Quarter. Sunday‚ December 2nd‚ 2012: The moon phase is a Waning Gibbous phase with 87% of the moon illuminated. Compared to yesterday the moon is becoming less
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In astronomy‚ a phase of the Moon is any of the aspects or appearances presented by the Moon as seen from Earth‚ determined by the portion of the Moon that is visibly illuminated by the Sun. The lunar phases vary cyclically as the Moon orbits the Earth‚ according to the relative positions of the Earth‚ the Moon‚ and the Sun. Since the Moon appears bright only due to the Sun’s reflected light‚ only the half of the Moon facing the Sun is illuminated. The lunar phase depends on the Moon’s position
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been years that scientists want to colonize the moon. Until now‚ the question has not yet answered. Is it worth it to colonize the moon with all of the technology that we have encountered throughout the years? The moon is the only planetary object whose features can be seen without the aid of a telescope. It is also the closest object to our planet large enough for humans to inhabit. When considering long-term space exploration and living‚ building a moon colony seems like the next logical step. We have
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penguins. Not many foresaw the radiating shine of the Moon jellies swimming in their glimmering tank. Their unique resplendent glowing bodies propelled smoothly through the water. At sudden first glance these aquatic invertebrates seem like something from outer space. Though in reality they are a very common species of jellies that live in the temperate and tropical shallow waters of the ocean or at home in an acrylic tank. Like all animals Moon Jellies have their own special features such as their
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The Moon is the only natural satellite of Earth. The distance from Earth is about 384‚400km with a diameter of 3476km and a mass of 7.35*1022kg. Through history it has had many names: Called Luna by the Romans‚ Selene and Artemis by the Greeks. And of course‚ has been known through prehistoric times. It is the second brightest object in the sky after the Sun. Due to its size and composition‚ the Moon is sometimes classified as a terrestrial "planet" along with Mercury‚ Venus‚ Earth and Mars.<br><br><b>Origin
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Reading Project – Short Stories – Extensive Reading A. _____________________________________________________________________ 1. Title of the short story: The Return of the Moon Man. 2. Author: E.L.Malpass. 3. Genre: mystery/ romance/fantasy/suspense/other: Fantasy. 4. Number of pages: 6 pages. 5. Date you began reading: Wednesday‚ 14th April 2010 6. Date you finished reading: Friday‚ 16th April 2010 7. Where did you read this story: at home‚ at school or somewhere else? I read this
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Full Moon Phenomenon A black cat crosses the road and it is bad luck‚ you aren’t supposed to open an umbrella inside of the house or a building‚ or break a mirror. These are all superstitions are that people believe in‚ it starts as early as age eighteen months when children start to exhibit a form of magical thinking when they begin to create imaginary worlds while playing. One superstition I grew up thinking was true and until recently I still did was that crazy things happen when a full
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Apollo 11 was the spaceflight that landed the first humans on the Moon‚ Americans Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin‚ on July 20‚ 1969‚ at 20:18 UTC. Armstrong became the first to step onto the lunar surface 6 hours later on July 21 at 02:56 UTC. Armstrong spent about two and a half hours outside the spacecraft‚ Aldrin slightly less; and together they collected 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg) of lunar material for return to Earth. A third member of the mission‚ Michael Collins‚ piloted the command spacecraft alone
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Apollo Moon Landing While the controversy regarding the Apollo 11 Moon landing of 1969‚ isn’t as a discussed a topic‚ like child abuse‚ it is an important part of American history and is vital‚ concerning achievements in space exploration. Many people are skeptical of the moon landings validity‚ but the facts point to only one conclusion‚ the Apollo Moon Landing was real. The common theory is that the moon landing was filmed on some secret Hollywood sound stage. Now‚ here are some of the reasons
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The Rising of the Moon : Main Theme The Rising of the Moon is a work intended by Gregory to sympathize with the socialist cause. Not only does “The Rising of the Moon” serve to reiterate the Man’s position as an escaped political prisoner‚ it reflects the socialist beliefs of Gregory. The Man’s parting words with the Sergeant have revolutionary undertones‚ “Well‚ good-night‚ comrade‚ and thank you. You did me a good turn to-night‚ and I’m obliged to you. Maybe I’ll be able to do as much for
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