The Moon

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What is the far side of the Moon?

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The far side of the Moon is the hemisphere that is always facing away from Earth and cannot be seen from our planet.

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What force attracts all objects to each other?

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Gravity is the force that attracts all objects with mass towards each other.

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What celestial body has the greatest effect on Earth's tides?

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The Moon's gravitational pull has the greatest effect on Earth's tides.

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During which Moon phases do neap tides occur?

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Neap tides occur during the 1st and 3rd quarters of the Moon.

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What is a waxing gibbous phase?

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A waxing gibbous phase is when more than half of the Moon is illuminated and is increasing in brightness.

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What is the difference between a new moon and a full moon?

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A new moon occurs when the Moon is between the Earth and the Sun, making it invisible from Earth, while a full moon occurs when the Earth is between the Moon and the Sun, fully illuminating the Moon.

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What is the significance of the Moon's gravitational pull on Earth?

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The Moon's gravitational pull is responsible for the ocean tides on Earth.

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What are the main characteristics of the Moon's surface?

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The Moon's surface is characterized by craters, maria (dark plains), and highlands.

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How long does it take for the Moon to orbit the Earth?

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The Moon takes approximately 27.3 days to complete one orbit around the Earth.

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What is the term for the Moon's cycle of phases?

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The lunar cycle refers to the sequence of phases the Moon goes through, lasting about 29.5 days.

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