Tides and Eclipses

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What is a Solar Eclipse?

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A Solar Eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, 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 cover the Moon.

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What are Spring Tides?

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Spring Tides are tides that occur when the Sun, Moon, and Earth are aligned, resulting in higher high tides and lower low tides.

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What are Neap Tides?

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Neap Tides are tides that occur when the Sun and Moon are at right angles to each other, resulting in lower high tides and higher low tides.

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How many high tides occur in a day on Earth?

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Typically, there are 2 high tides in a day on Earth.

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How many low tides occur in a day on Earth?

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Typically, there are 2 low tides in a day on Earth.

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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 the difference between a Solar and Lunar Eclipse?

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A Solar Eclipse involves the Moon blocking the Sun, while a Lunar Eclipse involves the Earth blocking sunlight from reaching the Moon.

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What is the alignment of the Sun, Moon, and Earth during a Spring Tide?

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During a Spring Tide, the Sun, Moon, and Earth are aligned in a straight line.

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What happens to tides during a Neap Tide?

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During a Neap Tide, the difference between high and low tides is less than usual.