Celestial bodies are natural objects found in space, including stars, planets, moons, asteroids, comets, and meteoroids. They exist within the universe and are characterized by their physical properties and behaviors, such as emitting light or orbiting other objects. Celestial bodies ...
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A new moon occurs when the Moon is positioned between Earth and the Sun, making its illuminated side face away from Earth. During this phase, the Moon is not visible from Earth, marking the beginning of a new lunar cycle. ...
A full moon occurs when the Moon is directly opposite the Sun relative to Earth, resulting in its entire face being illuminated. This phase happens once a month and is characterized by the Moon’s bright, round appearance. It marks the ...
Important parallels of latitude include the Equator (0°), which divides the Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres; the Tropic of Cancer (23.5°N) and Tropic of Capricorn (23.5°S), marking the boundaries of the tropical zone; the Arctic Circle (66.5°N) and Antarctic ...
Standard time refers to the uniform time set for a region or country, based on the local time of a central meridian within that region. It simplifies timekeeping across large areas by ensuring a consistent time reference, replacing the previous ...