Moon Phases and Seasons

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What does the rotation of the Earth give us?

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Day and night.

Front

Which occurs more often, solar eclipses or lunar eclipses?

Back

Lunar eclipses.

Front

How many distinct phases does the moon have?

Back

8.

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What is the first day of winter called?

Back

Winter Solstice.

Front

True or False: Waning is when the moon appears to get bigger.

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False.

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What is a solar eclipse?

Back

An event where the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, blocking the sun's light.

Front

What is a lunar eclipse?

Back

An event where the Earth passes between the sun and the moon, causing the Earth's shadow to cover the moon.

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What are the four main phases of the moon?

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New Moon, First Quarter, Full Moon, Last Quarter.

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

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The tilt of the Earth's axis and its orbit around the sun.

Front

What is the Winter Solstice?

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The shortest day of the year, marking the start of winter.