Moon Flashcard

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What is the Moon's appearance from Earth when it is fully illuminated?

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Full Moon

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What is the term for the phase of the Moon when only a small part is illuminated?

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Crescent Moon

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What is the phase of the Moon called when half of it is illuminated?

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Quarter Moon

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What causes the different phases of the Moon?

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The Moon's orbit around the Earth.

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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, casting a shadow on the Moon.

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What is the gravitational force?

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The force that attracts two bodies towards each other, proportional to their masses.

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How does the Moon stay in orbit around the Earth?

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The gravitational force between the Earth and the Moon keeps the Moon in orbit.

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What is a gibbous moon?

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A phase of the Moon when more than half is illuminated but not fully.

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What is the difference between a solar eclipse and a lunar eclipse?

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

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What is the significance of the Moon's tilt?

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The tilt of the Moon affects the visibility of its phases from Earth.