Moon Phases, Stars, & Constellations

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What is a Solar Eclipse?

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A Solar Eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun's light.

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How many moon phases are there?

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There are 8 moon phases in total.

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What causes the constellations to change position in the night sky?

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The rotation of the Earth causes the constellations to change position in the night sky.

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What is the Sun classified as?

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The Sun is classified as a star.

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What is apparent brightness?

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Apparent brightness is how bright a star appears from Earth.

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What are the phases of the Moon?

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The phases of the Moon include New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, and Waning Crescent.

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What is a Lunar Eclipse?

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A Lunar Eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, causing the Earth's shadow to cover the Moon.

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What is a constellation?

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A constellation is a group of stars that form a recognizable pattern in the night sky.

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What is the difference between a star and a planet?

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A star produces its own light, while a planet reflects light from a star.

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What is the Milky Way?

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The Milky Way is the galaxy that contains our Solar System and is made up of billions of stars.