Phases of the Moon

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What is the main reason we see different phases of the Moon?

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The Moon orbits the Earth, and as it moves, different parts of it are illuminated by the Sun, creating the phases.

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What is a New Moon?

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A New Moon occurs when the Moon is positioned between the Earth and the Sun, making it invisible from Earth.

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What is a Full Moon?

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A Full Moon occurs when the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon, allowing the entire face of the Moon to be illuminated.

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What are the four primary phases of the Moon?

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The four primary phases are New Moon, First Quarter, Full Moon, and Last Quarter.

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What is the period of revolution of the Moon?

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

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What is the period of rotation of the Moon?

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The Moon takes about 27.3 days to rotate once on its axis, which is why we always see the same side from Earth.

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What is a First Quarter Moon?

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A First Quarter Moon occurs when half of the Moon is illuminated and is one of the four primary phases.

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What is a Last Quarter Moon?

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A Last Quarter Moon occurs when the opposite half of the Moon is illuminated compared to the First Quarter.

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What are craters on the Moon?

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Craters are large, round pits on the Moon's surface caused by impacts from meteoroids.

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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 affects ocean tides on Earth.

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