Moon Phases, Eclipses & Tides

Front

A lunar eclipse can occur only during the __________.

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Full moon

Front

What is the name of the moon phase when the illuminated part is decreasing and less than half is visible?

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Waning Crescent

Front

What is the name of the moon phase when the entire face of the moon is illuminated?

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Full Moon

Front

What is the name of the moon phase when the illuminated part is increasing and more than half is visible?

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Waxing Gibbous

Front

What type of tide occurs when the Moon is in a position that causes the least difference between high and low tides?

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Neap Tide

Front

What is the name of the moon phase when the illuminated part is increasing and less than half is visible?

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Waxing Crescent

Front

What is the name of the moon phase when the illuminated part is decreasing and more than half is visible?

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Waning Gibbous

Front

What is the term for the gravitational pull of the moon that causes tides on Earth?

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Lunar Gravitational Pull

Front

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

Front

What is the name of the moon phase that occurs when the moon is positioned between the Earth and the Sun?

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New Moon