Moon Phases and tides

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What is the New Moon phase?

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The New Moon phase is when the Moon is positioned between the Earth and the Sun, making it invisible from Earth.

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What are the two main types of tides?

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The two main types of tides are Neap tides and Spring tides.

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What is a Neap tide?

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A Neap tide occurs when the Sun and Moon are at right angles to each other, resulting in the lowest tidal range.

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What is a Spring tide?

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A Spring tide occurs when the Sun, Moon, and Earth are aligned, resulting in the highest tidal range.

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Why can we see the Moon in the sky?

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We can see the Moon because it reflects light from the Sun.

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Define gibbous.

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Gibbous refers to a phase of the Moon when more than half of it is illuminated.

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What is the Full Moon phase?

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The Full Moon phase occurs when the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon, allowing the entire face of the Moon to be illuminated.

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What is the First Quarter phase?

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The First Quarter phase is when half of the Moon is illuminated and visible from Earth, occurring about a week after the New Moon.

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What is the Last Quarter phase?

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The Last Quarter phase is when the opposite half of the Moon is illuminated compared to the First Quarter, occurring about three weeks after the New Moon.

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How does the position of the Moon affect tides?

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The gravitational pull of the Moon causes the water in the oceans to bulge, creating high and low tides.