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First / Third quarter moon
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First Quarter Moon – This animation fixes the moon in its orbit at the first quarter phase. This occurs when the Moon is 90° past the new phase, in the counter-clockwise direction. From our perspective on Earth we see only half of the face lit by the sun (or a quarter of the moon). Download Options | Third Quarter Moon – This animation fixes the moon in its orbit at the third quarter phase. This occurs when the Moon is 270° past the new phase, in the counter-clockwise direction. From our perspective on Earth we see only half of the face lit by the sun (or a quarter of the moon). Download Options |
Animations produced by PSI scientist Steve Kortenkamp.
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