Earth Sun and Moon

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What is a lunar cycle?

Back

A lunar cycle is approximately 28 days.

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What is the imaginary line through Earth that extends from the North Pole to the South Pole?

Back

The imaginary line is called the Axis.

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Why can't we see a New Moon?

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We can't see a New Moon because the light side is facing toward the Sun.

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What is the tilt of Earth's axis?

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The tilt of Earth's axis is 23.5 degrees from vertical compared to Earth's orbital plane.

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What occurs during a solar eclipse?

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A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon is between Earth and the Sun.

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What is the Equator?

Back

The Equator is an imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

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What is the significance of the North Star?

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The North Star is significant because the North Pole always points toward it.

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What is an eclipse?

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

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

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The seasons are caused by the tilt of Earth's axis and its orbit around the Sun.

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What is the difference between a solar and lunar eclipse?

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A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon is between Earth and the Sun, while a lunar eclipse occurs when Earth is between the Sun and the Moon.