Image linked to NAAP applet; Applet description: Lunar Phase Simulator

    Figure: NAAP Applet: Lunar Phase Simulator

    Caption: Lunar phases illustrated by NAAP applet: Lunar Phase Simulator.

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    Left click to drag the Moon or Earth.

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    File: Applet file: naap_lunar_phase.html.