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What is the Solar System?

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The Solar System is a collection of celestial bodies, including the Sun, planets, moons, asteroids, comets, and meteoroids, that are bound by gravity.

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What are the inner planets?

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The inner planets, also known as terrestrial planets, are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars. They are rocky and have solid surfaces.

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What are the outer planets?

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The outer planets, also known as gas giants, are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. They are mostly made of gas and have thick atmospheres.

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What is a moon phase?

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A moon phase is the appearance of the Moon as seen from Earth, which changes in a cycle of about 29.5 days.

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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 solar eclipse?

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A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth, blocking the Sun's light partially or completely.

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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 about a week after the New Moon.

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What is the Last Quarter moon phase?

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The Last Quarter moon phase occurs when the Moon is three-quarters of the way through its cycle, and half of it is illuminated.

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What is a waxing crescent moon?

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A waxing crescent moon is the phase after the New Moon, where a small sliver of the Moon becomes visible and increases in size.

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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 still illuminated but decreasing.

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