The Moon

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Who was the first person to journey into outer space?

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Yuri Gagarin became the first person to journey into outer space aboard Vostok 1 in April of 1961.

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What is the Waxing Gibbous phase of the moon?

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The Waxing Gibbous phase of the moon is visible between the First Quarter and Full Moon phases.

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What time could it be if a First Quarter Moon is high overhead?

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If a First Quarter Moon is high overhead, it could be around 6-8 PM.

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What moon phase occurs during a neap tide?

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A neap tide occurs during the First Quarter and Third Quarter moon phases.

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What was the mission that first landed humans on the moon?

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The mission that first landed humans on the moon was Apollo 11.

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What are the main phases of the moon?

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The main phases of the moon are New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, and Waning Crescent.

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What is the significance of the First Quarter Moon?

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The First Quarter Moon is significant because it is the phase where half of the moon is illuminated and is often used as a reference point for time in the lunar cycle.

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How does the moon's position affect tides?

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The moon's position relative to the Earth affects tides due to its gravitational pull, leading to high and low tides.

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What is a neap tide?

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A neap tide is a tide that occurs when the difference between high and low tide is least, typically during the First and Third Quarter moon phases.

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What is the difference between a waxing and waning moon?

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A waxing moon is when the visible portion of the moon is increasing, while a waning moon is when the visible portion is decreasing.

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