Moon Phases

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What is the new-moon phase?

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The new-moon phase occurs when the Moon is positioned between the Earth and the Sun.

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Why do new moons not always cause solar eclipses?

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The Moon's orbit is tilted relative to the Earth's orbit.

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What causes tides on Earth?

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The gravitational pull of the Sun and the Moon.

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How does the visible portion of the Moon change from first quarter to last quarter?

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The visible portion of the Moon increases, then decreases.

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How many days are there between the Moon's first quarter phase and last quarter phase?

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Approximately 15 days.

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What is the position of the Moon during a solar eclipse?

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The Moon is positioned between the Earth and the Sun.

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What is the significance of the Moon's orbit tilt?

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The tilt of the Moon's orbit prevents solar eclipses from occurring every new moon.

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What are the phases of the Moon?

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The phases of the Moon include new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, last quarter, and waning crescent.

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What is the difference between a solar eclipse and a lunar eclipse?

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A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon blocks the Sun, while a lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the Moon.

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How does the gravitational pull of the Moon affect Earth?

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The gravitational pull of the Moon causes tides in Earth's oceans.

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