Moon, Eclipses, and Tides Flashcard Review

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What is the waxing gibbous moon phase?

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The waxing gibbous is a moon phase that occurs after the first quarter and before the full moon, where more than half of the moon is illuminated.

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What is the waxing crescent moon phase?

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The waxing crescent is a moon phase that occurs after the new moon and before the first quarter, where a small sliver of the moon is illuminated.

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What is a partial solar eclipse?

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A partial solar eclipse occurs when the Moon covers only a part of the Sun, and it can be seen from the area within the Moon's penumbra.

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What is the 3rd quarter moon phase?

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The 3rd quarter moon phase is when half of the moon is illuminated and is visible in the sky after the full moon.

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What is the corona during a solar eclipse?

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The corona is the outer atmosphere of the Sun that becomes visible as a halo during a total solar eclipse.

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What is the difference between umbra and penumbra?

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Umbra is the darkest part of a shadow where the light source is completely blocked, while penumbra is the lighter part where the light is partially blocked.

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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 the full moon phase?

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The full moon phase occurs when the entire face of the Moon is illuminated by the Sun, making it fully visible from Earth.

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What happens during a total solar eclipse?

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During a total solar eclipse, the Moon completely covers the Sun, blocking its light and casting a shadow on Earth.

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What is the new moon phase?

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The new moon phase occurs when the Moon is between the Earth and the Sun, and its illuminated side is facing away from Earth.