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Perigee – The point in
the moon’s orbit that is
farthest from the earth.

Apogee – The point

in the moon’s orbit
that is closest to the
earth.
1A shadow cast by
Earth or the Moon is
an eclipse.
Earth casts a shadow
on the Moon during a
lunar eclipse.
A lunar eclipse
happens when Earth is
directly between the
Sun and the Moon.
The Moon casts a
shadow on Earth
during a solar eclipse.
A solar eclipse
happens only when
there is a new Moon.
All of the Sun’s light
is blocked during a
total solar eclipse.
A partial solar eclipse occurs more often than a
total solar eclipse because for a total solar eclipse
to occur, Earth, the Moon, and the Sun must line
up exactly in a straight line to totally block the
Sun.

More often their alignment is not exactly in a

straight line, which creates a partial solar eclipse.
A partial solar eclipse occurs more often than a
total solar eclipse because for a total solar eclipse
to occur, Earth, the Moon, and the Sun must line
up exactly in a straight line to totally block the
Sun.

More often their alignment is not exactly in a

straight line, which creates a partial solar eclipse.
Beliefs and Practices Associated
with the Moon
• Phases of the moon are often associated with
superstitious beliefs. During the ancient
times, people believed that the moon has a
big influence in their lives. They used the
moon as guide.
• The moon tells when to plant and when to
harvest. The moon also gives them sign
about the weather. These beliefs and
practices were passed from generation to
generation.
• In modern times, some of these beliefs and
practices are still part of the lives of some
people. However, because of man’s
continuous search for evidence, what used to
be a mere belief yesterday can have a
scientific explanation today.
Beliefs and Practices Associated
with the Moon
• Phases of the moon are often associated with
superstitious beliefs. During the ancient
times, people believed that the moon has a
big influence in their lives. They used the
moon as guide.
• The moon tells when to plant and when to
harvest. The moon also gives them sign
about the weather. These beliefs and
practices were passed from generation to
generation.
• In modern times, some of these beliefs and
practices are still part of the lives of some
people. However, because of man’s
continuous search for evidence, what used to
be a mere belief yesterday can have a
scientific explanation today.
Moon and Planting
• Many farmers believe that
planting, when the moon is in
specific phase may bring
good harvests. It is because
the growth rate of plants can
be affected by them.
• The different phases of the
moon influence the
groundwater beneath the
Earth and affect the
movement of fluids within
plants.
Moon and Weather
• When the sun, moon, and
Earth line up and the moon is
its perigee (closest to the
Earth), you can expect lower
temperature.
• This is due to the combined
gravitational pull of the moon
and the sun. During full
moon, it causes a “bulge” in
the ocean.