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Keeping Time with the Skies

CBSE · Class 8 · Science

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Key Topics to Revise

1

Moon's Phases and Appearance Changes

  • The Moon's shape appears to change daily due to its revolution around Earth
  • The Moon does not emit its own light but reflects sunlight
  • Only the illuminated portion of the Moon facing Earth is visible to us
2

Development of Calendars

  • Day: Based on Earth's rotation (24 hours from one solar noon to next)
  • Month: Based on Moon's phase cycle (29.5 days)
  • Year: Based on Earth's revolution around Sun (365.25 days)
3

Types of Calendars

  • Lunar Calendar: Based on Moon phases, months of 29-30 days, year = 354 days
  • Solar Calendar: Based on seasons, adjusted to 365 days (like Gregorian)
  • Luni-Solar Calendar: Combines lunar months with seasonal adjustment
4

Festivals and Astronomical Phenomena

  • Many Indian festivals are tied to specific Moon phases
  • Diwali: Celebrated on New Moon of Kartika month
  • Holi: Celebrated on Full Moon of Phalguna month

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Key Concepts

The Moon appears to change shapeWaxing period (Shukla Paksha) is whenA solar day is the timeLunar calendars follow Moon phases (354The Gregorian calendar is a solar

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