Moon Phases

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How many phases does the moon go through?

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The moon goes through 8 phases.

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True or False: The moon is always half lit by the sun.

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True.

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What is the path of an object in space around another object called?

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The path is called an orbit.

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What is a huge collection of stars, gases, and dust that is classified by shape?

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A galaxy.

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What are the 8 phases of the moon?

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New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, Waning Crescent.

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What causes the different phases of the moon?

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The phases are caused by the moon's position relative to 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 is between the Sun and the Moon, blocking sunlight from reaching the Moon.

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What is a solar eclipse?

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A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon is between the Earth and the Sun, blocking sunlight from reaching the Earth.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation is the spinning of an object on its axis, while revolution is the movement of an object around another object.

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What is the term for the time it takes for the moon to complete one full cycle of phases?

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The time is called a lunar month, approximately 29.5 days.