Moon Phases: Crash Course Astronomy #4

In this episode of Crash Course Astronomy, Phil takes you through the cause and name of the Moon's phases.

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Chapters:
Why does the Moon Have Phases? 00:00
New Moon 2:26
Waxing Crescent 4:17
First Quarter 4:35
Waxing Gibbous 5:15
Full Moon 5:32
Waning Gibbous, Third Quarter, and Waning Crescent 6:26
Earthshine 7:20
Review 8:58

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