Seasons and Phases

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What is the umbra in an eclipse?

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The umbra is the darkest part of the shadow during an eclipse.

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How does the Milky Way galaxy move?

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The Milky Way galaxy rotates around its galactic center.

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What is the center of our solar system?

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The Sun is the center of the solar system.

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How can sports equipment model the motion of the Earth, Moon, and Sun?

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A golf ball (Moon) moves around a baseball (Earth), which moves around a basketball (Sun).

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What causes phases of the Moon?

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Phases of the Moon are caused by the relative positions of the Earth, Moon, and Sun.

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What is the penumbra in an eclipse?

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The penumbra is the lighter part of the shadow during an eclipse.

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What is the significance of the galactic center?

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The galactic center is the point around which the Milky Way galaxy rotates.

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What is the relationship between the Earth and the Sun?

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The Earth orbits around the Sun, which is the center of our solar system.

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What are tides caused by?

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Tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the Moon and the Sun on the Earth.

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What is the shape of the Milky Way galaxy?

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The Milky Way galaxy is a barred spiral galaxy.