Moon Phases & Eclipses

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What is the New Moon phase?

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

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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 Moon and the Sun, allowing the entire face of the Moon to be illuminated.

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What is the primary source of light that illuminates the Moon?

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Sunlight is the primary source of light that illuminates the Moon.

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What is the Third Quarter Moon phase?

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The Third Quarter Moon phase occurs when half of the Moon is illuminated and the other half is in shadow, typically appearing as a half-circle.

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What causes the changing of seasons on Earth?

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The tilt of the Earth's axis is responsible for the changing of seasons as it affects the angle and intensity of sunlight received.

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What is a Waxing Gibbous Moon?

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A Waxing Gibbous Moon is a phase where more than half of the Moon is illuminated but it is not yet a Full Moon.

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What is a Waning Crescent Moon?

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A Waning Crescent Moon is a phase where less than half of the Moon is illuminated and it is decreasing towards a New Moon.

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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, causing the Earth's shadow to cover 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 Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun's light partially or completely.

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What is the Far Side of the Moon?

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The Far Side of the Moon is the hemisphere of the Moon that is always facing away from Earth.