月相 (yuè xiāng) — (astronomy) phase of the moon, lunar phase
Definition
Astronomy term for the moon's changing shape as seen from Earth (new moon, full moon, etc.), driven by its orbital position.
noun
(astronomy) phase of the moonlunar phase
Examples
- 月相。Jīn tiān de yuè xiāng shì mǎn yuè.Today's lunar phase is a full moon.
- 月相。Bù tóng de yuè xiāng duì cháo xī yǒu yǐng xiǎng.Different lunar phases affect the tides.
- 月相。Tā zhèng zài yán jiū yuè xiāng de biàn huà guī lǜ.He is studying the patterns of lunar phase changes.
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