Earth/Sun/Moon Review

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What type of eclipse occurs when the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon?

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Lunar eclipse.

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List the celestial bodies from SMALLEST to LARGEST: Earth’s Moon, Earth, Sun, Solar System, Milky Way Galaxy, Universe.

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Earth’s Moon, Earth, Sun, Solar System, Milky Way Galaxy, Universe.

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What phase of the Moon is represented when it is not visible from Earth?

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New Moon.

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What does the Moon orbit?

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The Earth.

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What is the difference between waxing and waning moons?

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Waxing moon is getting brighter, waning moon is getting darker.

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What type of eclipse occurs when the Moon is between the Earth and the Sun?

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Solar eclipse.

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What is the largest structure in the universe?

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Universe.

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What is the Milky Way Galaxy?

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A large system of stars, gas, and dust, including our Solar System.

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What is the Solar System?

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A collection of planets, moons, asteroids, and comets that orbit the Sun.

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

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About 27.3 days.