The Sun, Earth and Moon

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What is the name of the Chinese goddess living on the moon?

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Chang'e

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About how many times does the Moon revolve around Earth in a year?

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12

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When we look at the sun, what layer are we viewing?

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photosphere

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What layer of the sun can be seen during a solar eclipse?

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corona

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What Moon phases do spring tides occur?

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new and full

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What is the term for the path the Earth takes around the Sun?

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orbit

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What is the average distance from the Earth to the Moon?

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approximately 238,855 miles (384,400 kilometers)

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What is the phenomenon called when the Moon blocks the Sun?

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solar eclipse

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What is the term for the time it takes for the Moon to complete one full orbit around the Earth?

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lunar month (about 29.5 days)

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What are the two main types of tides?

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spring tides and neap tides

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