Earth's Moon

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What are the waning phases of the moon?

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The waning phases of the moon are the periods when the visible portion of the moon decreases, specifically from full moon to new moon. The letters E, F, and G represent these phases.

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What is the phase of the moon when it is more than half illuminated but less than fully illuminated?

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The phase is called Waning Gibbous.

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How does the weight of an object on the Moon compare to its weight on Earth?

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An object weighs less on the Moon due to lower gravity. For example, if an astronaut's space pack weighs 30 pounds on the Moon, it would weigh 180 pounds on Earth.

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What are highlands on the Moon?

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Highlands are light-colored surface features on the Moon created by material ejected from meteoroid impacts.

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Is the coldest temperature on the Moon comparable to the coldest temperature on Earth?

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False. The coldest temperature on the Moon is much colder than the coldest temperature on Earth.

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What is the significance of the Moon's phases in understanding its cycle?

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The Moon's phases help us understand its orbit around Earth and the relative positions of the Earth, Moon, and Sun.

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What is the difference between waxing and waning phases of the Moon?

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Waxing phases are when the visible portion of the Moon increases, while waning phases are when it decreases.

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What causes the different phases of the Moon?

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The different phases of the Moon are caused by the changing angles of sunlight hitting the Moon as it orbits Earth.

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What is the gravitational force on the Moon compared to Earth?

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The gravitational force on the Moon is about 1/6th that of Earth's gravitational force.

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What are the main surface features of the Moon?

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The main surface features of the Moon include maria (dark plains), highlands (light areas), craters, and regolith (lunar soil).