Space is vast, but we're lucky to have a close neighbor: It waxes, it wanes, it controls the tides! Watch this movie to learn about our planet's nearest companion, the Moon.

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Kids aren’t the only ones who go through phases: The Moon has a few of its own. Waxing and waning you might have heard of, but what's a gibbous Moon?

Watch this movie to learn about our planet's nearest…

Discover how the positions of Earth, the Moon, and the Sun create the patterns we see in the sky.

Moon - Easy Quiz 1. Which phase of the Moon does this picture show? A. new Moon B. full Moon . D. half Moon 2. What would you find on the surface of the Moon?

What happens next after a new Moon? We see a full Moon. We see an old Moon. We see a crescent Moon. We see a half Moon.

Learn about the wonders of the solar system and the secrets of the universe!

/ homeschoolpop Learn all about the phases of the Moon in this fun learning video for kids! You will also learn two fancy words: waxing and waning!

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