Moon Phases, Tides, and Eclipses

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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 causes tides?

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Tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the Sun and Moon on Earth's oceans.

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When do Spring Tides occur?

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Spring Tides occur during the new moon and full moons.

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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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When can a lunar eclipse happen?

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A lunar eclipse can only happen during a full moon.

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What is a solar eclipse?

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A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking sunlight from reaching the Earth.

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What is the difference between a waxing and waning moon?

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A waxing moon is when the visible part of the Moon is increasing, while a waning moon is when the visible part is decreasing.

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What is a crescent moon?

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A crescent moon is a phase where less than half of the Moon is illuminated.

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What is a gibbous moon?

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A gibbous moon is a phase where more than half of the Moon is illuminated.

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What is the first quarter moon?

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The first quarter moon is the phase where half of the Moon is illuminated and is visible in the evening.