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Cause of day & night

Earth's rotation on its axis

Duration of Earth's rotation

24 hours

Time for Earth to orbit Sun

365.25 days (one year)

Earth's axial tilt angle

23.5°

Cause of seasons

Earth's 23.5° axial tilt

Moon's orbital period

28 days (lunar month)

Lunar eclipse definition

Moon passes into Earth's shadow

Solar eclipse definition

Moon passes between Earth & Sun

Summer solstice date & meaning (NH)

June 21, longest day

Waxing Moon phase meaning

Moon appears to grow larger

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