Moon phases and Tides

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What is a high tide?

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A high tide is the bulge of water on the side of the Earth closest to the moon, resulting in higher water levels.

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What causes tides?

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Tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun on Earth's oceans.

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What is a Full Moon?

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A Full Moon is a phase of the moon when it is fully illuminated as seen from Earth.

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What is a Solar Eclipse?

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A Solar Eclipse occurs when the Moon comes directly between Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun's light.

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What is a Neap Tide?

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A Neap Tide is a small tide that occurs when the sun and moon are at right angles to each other, resulting in lower tidal ranges.

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What is a New Moon?

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A New Moon is a phase of the moon when it is not visible from Earth because it is between the Earth and the Sun.

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What is a Lunar Eclipse?

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A Lunar Eclipse occurs when the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon, causing the Earth's shadow to cover the Moon.

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What is the difference between Spring Tide and Neap Tide?

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Spring Tides are higher than normal tides that occur when the sun, moon, and Earth are aligned, while Neap Tides are lower than normal tides that occur when the sun and moon are at right angles.

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How often do tides occur?

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Tides occur approximately every 6 hours, resulting in two high tides and two low tides each day.

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What is the role of the Sun in tides?

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The Sun's gravitational pull also affects tides, but its effect is less than that of the Moon.