Moon Phases Review

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What does 'quarter' mean in the context of moon phases?

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Half illuminated.

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Why does the Moon’s gravity have a greater effect on Earth’s ocean tides than the Sun’s gravity?

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The Moon is much closer to Earth.

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What is a Blue Moon?

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The 2nd of 2 full moons in a single calendar month.

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How many days are in a 'sidereal month'?

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27.3 days.

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What does a full moon look like?

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Fully illuminated.

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What is a new moon?

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The phase of the moon when it is not visible from Earth.

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What causes the different phases of the Moon?

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The relative positions of the Earth, Moon, and Sun.

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What is the term for the time it takes for the Moon to go through all its phases?

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A lunar month, approximately 29.5 days.

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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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What is the significance of the term 'waxing' in relation to the Moon?

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It refers to the phase when the Moon is increasing in illumination.