There are between 12 and 13 phase cycles per year. How many seasons there are per year and how long they last ... that's your problem; it's not the same everywhere, nor are they always equal in length.
8 phases.
Through 8 games of the 2010 season, McNabb has been sacked 22 times.
Through the 2012 season, the Steelers have won their division 20 times.
Through the 2012 season, the San Diego Chargers made the playoffs 17 times.
The moon has many different phases that it goes through multiple times throughout the year. The two factors that cause these phases are its position in relation to the Earth's shadow. The second one is the position of the sun in relation to the moon.
Through the 2012 season, the Yankees have made it to the postseason 51 times.
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Through the 2013 season, the New York Giants made it to the playoffs 31 times.
Through the 2012 season, the New York Jets have made it to the playoffs 14 times.
Through the 2012 season, the San Diego Chargers made the playoffs 17 times.
Through the 2011 season, the Steelers ended up in a tie 20 times in their history.