Do you REALLY know space?

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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 meteor?

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A meteor is an object that enters the Earth's atmosphere and produces a streak of light as it burns up.

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What causes craters on the Moon?

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Craters on the Moon are caused by impacts from asteroids and comets.

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What does it mean when the moon is waxing?

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When the moon is waxing, it is increasing in visibility and appears larger each night.

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What do astronauts need to survive in space?

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Astronauts need oxygen to survive in space.

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What is a comet?

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A comet is a small celestial body made of ice, dust, and rocky material that, when close to the sun, displays a visible atmosphere or coma and sometimes a tail.

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What is the difference between a meteor and a meteorite?

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A meteor is the streak of light produced when a meteoroid enters the atmosphere, while a meteorite is a meteoroid that survives its passage through the atmosphere and lands on Earth.

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What is gravity?

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Gravity is the force that attracts two bodies towards each other, such as the Earth and the Moon.

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What is the Milky Way?

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The Milky Way is the galaxy that contains our solar system, consisting of billions of stars, including the Sun.

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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.