Moon Phases, Tide, and Eclipses Flashcard Review

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What is the duration of the lunar cycle from New Moon to Full Moon?

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About 2 Weeks.

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What is the Moon phase when it is more than half illuminated but not yet full?

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Waxing Gibbous.

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In which position does a Lunar Eclipse occur?

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Position 5.

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What is the Moon phase when it is less than half illuminated and decreasing?

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Waning Gibbous.

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What positions can Spring Tides occur?

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Position 1 & 5.

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What is a New Moon?

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The phase of the Moon when it is not visible from Earth.

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What causes tides on Earth?

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The gravitational pull of the Moon and the Sun.

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What is a Full Moon?

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The phase of the Moon when it is fully illuminated from Earth's perspective.

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What is a Solar Eclipse?

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An event where the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun's light.

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What is a Lunar Eclipse?

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An event where the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow on the Moon.