Tides and Eclipses

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What is an eclipse?

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An eclipse is an astronomical event that occurs when one celestial body moves into the shadow of another celestial body, blocking the light from a star or planet.

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What are the three celestial bodies involved in an eclipse?

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The Moon, the Sun, and the Earth.

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What alignment is necessary for an eclipse to occur?

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The Moon, Sun, and Earth must be in alignment.

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When can a solar eclipse occur?

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A solar eclipse can only occur during a new moon.

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

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A solar eclipse.

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What is a lunar eclipse?

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A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon, causing the Earth's shadow to fall on the Moon.

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What causes tides on Earth?

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Tides are mainly caused by the Moon's gravitational pull.

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How does the Sun affect tides?

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The Sun also has a gravitational pull that affects tides, but its effect is less than that of the Moon.

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

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What is the term for the highest point of a tide?

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High tide.