Moon Phases and seasons

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What is the summer solstice?

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The summer solstice is the longest day of the year, occurring around June 21st in the Northern Hemisphere, when the sun is at its highest point in the sky.

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How many moon phases are there?

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There are 8 distinct moon phases: New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, and Waning Crescent.

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What is a New Moon?

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A New Moon is the phase of the moon when it is not visible from Earth because it is positioned between the Earth and the Sun.

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What is a Full Moon?

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A Full Moon occurs when the moon is on the opposite side of the Earth from the Sun, fully illuminating its surface.

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What is a Waxing Gibbous Moon?

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A Waxing Gibbous Moon is the phase after the First Quarter, where more than half of the moon is illuminated and increasing.

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What is a Waning Gibbous Moon?

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A Waning Gibbous Moon is the phase after a Full Moon, where more than half of the moon is illuminated but decreasing.

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What is the First Quarter Moon?

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The First Quarter Moon is the phase where half of the moon is illuminated, occurring about a week after the New Moon.

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What is the Last Quarter Moon?

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The Last Quarter Moon is the phase where half of the moon is illuminated, occurring about a week after the Full Moon.

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

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Seasons are caused by the tilt of the Earth's axis and its orbit around the Sun, leading to varying sunlight and temperatures.

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When does the winter solstice occur?

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The winter solstice occurs around December 21st in the Northern Hemisphere, marking the shortest day of the year.