Flashcard Prep Homework Moon Phases & Eclipses

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What is the First Quarter moon phase?

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The First Quarter moon phase occurs when half of the moon is illuminated and visible from Earth, typically one week after the New Moon.

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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 all or part of the Sun's light.

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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 the definition of Axis in astronomy?

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An Axis is an imaginary line that a celestial body, like the Earth or Moon, spins around.

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List the moon phases in order starting from New Moon.

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New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Third/Last Quarter, Waning Crescent.

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What is the Full Moon phase?

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The Full Moon phase occurs when the entire face of the Moon is illuminated by the Sun, making it fully visible from Earth.

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What is the difference between a Solar Eclipse and a Lunar Eclipse?

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A Solar Eclipse involves the Moon blocking the Sun's light, while a Lunar Eclipse involves the Earth blocking sunlight from reaching the Moon.

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What does Waxing mean in relation to moon phases?

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Waxing refers to the period when the visible portion of the Moon is increasing, from New Moon to Full Moon.

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What does Waning mean in relation to moon phases?

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Waning refers to the period when the visible portion of the Moon is decreasing, from Full Moon to New Moon.

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What is the Third Quarter moon phase?

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The Third Quarter moon phase occurs when the opposite half of the Moon is illuminated compared to the First Quarter, also known as the Last Quarter.