ppt课件-phasesofthe 月亮-u n l 天文教育（ phasesofthe moon- u n l astronomy education）.pptVIP

Phases of the Moon New 0% Illuminated Waxing Crescent 25% Illuminated on RHS First Quarter 50% Illuminated on RHS Waxing Gibbous 75% Illuminated on RHS Full 100% Illuminated Waning Gibbous 75% Illuminated on LHS Third (Last) Quarter 50% Illuminated on LHS Waning Crescent 25% Illuminated on LHS Rising/Meridian/Setting Times Lunar Periods Sidereal Period – 27.3 days The time between successive alignments of the earth, moon, and a star The true orbital period of the moon Synodic Period – 29.5 days The time between successive alignments of the earth, moon, and the sun