Moon earth and sun review

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What causes the phases of the Moon?

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The phases of the Moon are a result of the relative positions of the Sun, the Moon, and Earth.

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What phase of the Moon is visible at midnight when it is a third quarter?

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In the third quarter phase, half of the Moon is illuminated and visible in the sky at midnight.

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What phase of the Moon is visible at midnight when it is a full moon?

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In the full moon phase, the entire face of the Moon is illuminated and visible in the sky at midnight.

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When does the summer solstice occur in the northern hemisphere?

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The summer solstice occurs in June in the northern hemisphere.

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Why don’t solar eclipses occur every new moon?

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Solar eclipses do not occur every new moon because the Moon’s orbit around Earth and Earth’s orbit around the Sun are not in the same plane, so the three bodies only line up occasionally.

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What is a solar eclipse?

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A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun's light.

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What is a lunar eclipse?

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A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, causing the Earth's shadow to fall on the Moon.

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

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A solar eclipse occurs during the new moon phase, while a lunar eclipse occurs during the full moon phase.

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What is the significance of the equinoxes?

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Equinoxes mark the times of the year when day and night are approximately equal in length, occurring in March and September.

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What is the relationship between the tilt of the Earth's axis and the seasons?

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The tilt of the Earth's axis causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year, resulting in the seasons.

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