FAC #3 Moon Phases & Eclipses 2024

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What is the first quarter moon phase?

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The first quarter moon 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 force holds the Earth and other planets in orbit around the Sun?

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The Sun's gravitational force.

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What is an eclipse?

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An eclipse is the partial or total blocking of one object in space by another.

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What kind of eclipse occurs when the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon?

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A lunar eclipse.

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What is the penumbra in an eclipse?

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The penumbra is the lighter shadow during an eclipse.

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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.

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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 fall on the Moon.

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What is the umbra in an eclipse?

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The umbra is the darkest part of a shadow during an eclipse.

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What phase comes after the waxing gibbous phase?

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The full moon phase.

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What phase comes before the new moon phase?

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The waning crescent phase.