The Moon

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What is the New Moon?

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When it is almost impossible to see the Moon, no light is reflecting on it.

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What is a tide?

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The rises and falls of ocean water that occurs due to gravity.

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What causes tides in the oceans?

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Gravitational Forces.

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What did Neil Armstrong say that was relayed back to Earth?

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"One small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind."

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What is a Quarter Moon?

Back

Half of the Moon is seen on either the right or left side.

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What is the Full Moon?

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When the whole face of the Moon is reflecting light.

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What is the Waxing Crescent Moon?

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A sliver of the Moon is seen on the right side.

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What is the Waning Crescent Moon?

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A sliver of the Moon is seen on the left side.

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

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A Solar Eclipse occurs when the Moon blocks the Sun, while a Lunar Eclipse occurs when the Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the Moon.

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What role does the Sun play in the Moon's phases?

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The Sun's light reflects off the Moon, creating different phases based on the Moon's position relative to the Earth and Sun.