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What is the Third Quarter moon phase?

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The Third Quarter moon phase is when half of the Moon is illuminated and appears as a half-circle. It occurs about three weeks after the New Moon.

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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 all or part of the Sun's light.

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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 appears as a half-circle, occurring about a week after the New Moon.

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What causes day and night on Earth?

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Day and night are caused by the rotation of Earth on its axis, which takes approximately 24 hours.

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What happens to the Moon during a lunar eclipse?

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During a lunar eclipse, the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon, causing the Moon to appear darker or reddish.

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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 the side of the Moon facing Earth is not illuminated.

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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 appear fully round.

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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 blocks the Sun, while a Lunar Eclipse occurs when the Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the Moon.

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What is the orbit of the Moon around the Earth?

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The Moon orbits the Earth in an elliptical path, taking about 27.3 days to complete one orbit.

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What is the significance of the Moon's phases?

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The Moon's phases are significant for understanding the lunar cycle, which affects tides, animal behavior, and cultural events.