Unit 5 Earth

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What is the rotational axis of Uranus like?

Back

Uranus has a rotational axis nearly parallel to its orbital path.

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What is a Blue Moon?

Back

A Blue Moon is the 2nd of 2 full moons in a single calendar month.

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Where must you be to see a total lunar eclipse?

Back

You must be on the nighttime side of Earth to see a total lunar eclipse.

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What is the order of the moon phases?

Back

The order of the moon phases is: new moon, waxing crescent, 1st quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, 3rd quarter, waning crescent.

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What moon phase occurs during a solar eclipse?

Back

The Moon phase during a solar eclipse is the New Moon.

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What causes a lunar eclipse?

Back

A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth is positioned directly between the Sun and the Moon, blocking sunlight from reaching the Moon.

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

Back

A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, while a lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon.

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What is the significance of the term 'waxing' in moon phases?

Back

'Waxing' refers to the period when the visible portion of the Moon is increasing, leading up to a full moon.

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What is the significance of the term 'waning' in moon phases?

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'Waning' refers to the period when the visible portion of the Moon is decreasing, following a full moon.

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How often does a Blue Moon occur?

Back

A Blue Moon occurs approximately once every 2.5 to 3 years.