Seasons and Day/ Night

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What are the four seasons?

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Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall), Winter.

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What causes the seasons?

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The tilt of the Earth's axis and its orbit around 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, blocking sunlight from reaching 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 sunlight from reaching the Earth.

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What is the position of the Earth, Moon, and Sun during a lunar eclipse?

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Sun - Earth - Moon.

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What is the gibbous phase of the Moon?

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The gibbous phase is when more than half of the Moon is illuminated but it is not yet full.

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What is the difference between a full moon and a new moon?

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A full moon is when the entire face of the Moon is illuminated, while a new moon is when the Moon is between the Earth and the Sun and is not visible.

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What is the Earth's shadow?

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The area where sunlight is blocked by the Earth, which can cause a lunar eclipse.

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What is the Moon's orbit?

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The Moon orbits the Earth approximately every 27.3 days.

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What is the significance of the equinoxes?

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Equinoxes are the times of the year when day and night are of approximately equal length, marking the start of spring and autumn.