Moon Phases
http://www.astro.wisc.edu/~dolan/java/MoonPhase.html

Christopher Dolan, University of Wisconsin Department of Astronomy


The Moon Phases java applet provides an animated view of the moon, either from Earth, or from above the ecliptic. The animation changes phases and can be seen from a top view, earth view or both. The page also provides vocabulary terms for each of the phases and other interesting information.

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Part of the Starting Point collection. The Starting Point collection includes resources addressing the needs of faculty and graduate students designing, developing, and delivering entry-level undergraduate courses in geoscience.

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Subject: Geoscience:Lunar and Planetary Science
Grade Level: College Lower (13-14), High School (9-12)
Theme: Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Planetary Science