Moon & Its Phases

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What is the moon?

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The moon is a natural satellite that orbits the Earth.

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What causes the phases of the moon?

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The phases of the moon are caused by the changing positions of the moon, Earth, and sun.

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What is a new moon?

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A new moon is when the moon is between the Earth and the sun, and we cannot see it.

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What is a full moon?

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A full moon is when the entire face of the moon is illuminated by the sun.

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What is a quarter moon?

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A quarter moon is when half of the moon is illuminated and half is dark.

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What are tides?

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Tides are the rise and fall of sea levels caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun.

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How does the sun affect the moon's visibility?

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The sun's light reflects off the moon, allowing us to see it.

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What is the difference between a waxing and waning moon?

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A waxing moon is getting bigger, while a waning moon is getting smaller.

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What is a gibbous moon?

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A gibbous moon is when more than half of the moon is illuminated but it is not yet full.

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What is the term for the moon's orbit around the Earth?

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The term is 'lunar orbit'.