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The region of total shadow
A completely eclipsed Moon
The farthest point in the Moon's orbit
The orbital period with respect to the stars of about 27 days
The closest point in the Moon's orbit
A complete cycle of lunar phases of 29.53 days
The two points at which the Moon's orbit crosses the ecliptic
The illuminated portion of the Moon decreases
The region of partial shadow where sunlight is dimmed
The illuminated portion of the Moon increases
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sidereal period
umbra
synodic period
penumbra
apogee
nodes
waxes
wanes
perigee
totality
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The region of total shadow
A completely eclipsed Moon
The farthest point in the Moon's orbit
The orbital period with respect to the stars of about 27 days
The closest point in the Moon's orbit
A complete cycle of lunar phases of 29.53 days
The two points at which the Moon's orbit crosses the ecliptic
The illuminated portion of the Moon decreases
The region of partial shadow where sunlight is dimmed
The illuminated portion of the Moon increases
Premises:
The region of total shadow
A completely eclipsed Moon
The farthest point in the Moon's orbit
The orbital period with respect to the stars of about 27 days
The closest point in the Moon's orbit
A complete cycle of lunar phases of 29.53 days
The two points at which the Moon's orbit crosses the ecliptic
The illuminated portion of the Moon decreases
The region of partial shadow where sunlight is dimmed
The illuminated portion of the Moon increases
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