Seasons, Ellipses, Eclipses

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What shape do planets orbit the Sun in?

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Ellipse

Front

How does Jupiter's eccentricity (0.048) compare to Mars' (0.093)?

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Jupiter is less eccentric.

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When does a lunar eclipse occur?

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During a full moon.

Front

What is the darkest part of a shadow during an eclipse called?

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Umbra.

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What is the term for the outer part of a shadow during an eclipse?

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Penumbra.

Front

What is the term for the point in a planet's orbit closest to the Sun?

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Perihelion.

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What is the term for the point in a planet's orbit farthest from the Sun?

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Aphelion.

Front

What is the effect of the tilt of the Earth's axis on seasons?

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It causes variations in sunlight and temperature, leading to different seasons.

Front

What causes the seasons on Earth?

Back

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

Front

What is an eclipse?

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An event where one celestial body moves into the shadow of another celestial body.