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Mooncalendar Worksheet-2020 PDF
Mooncalendar Worksheet-2020 PDF
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MO O N P HA SES
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the reverse side according to the labels. Start with the new moon
at 12PM and add the seven other moon phases in order, going
counterclockwise. Be sure to color in the moon phases
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