Earth-Sun-Moon Relationship

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What is the Earth-Sun-Moon relationship?

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The Earth-Sun-Moon relationship refers to the gravitational interactions and movements between the Earth, the Sun, and the Moon, which affect phenomena like seasons, phases of the Moon, and eclipses.

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What happens to daylight during the fall season in North America?

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Daylight gradually decreases.

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What is a Full Moon?

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A Full Moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the Moon is on the opposite side of the Earth from the Sun, fully illuminating its surface.

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How long does it take for the Earth to revolve around the Sun?

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It takes one year for the Earth to complete one full revolution around the Sun.

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What is a Waning Crescent Moon?

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A Waning Crescent Moon is a phase of the Moon that occurs after the Full Moon, where the illuminated part of the Moon is decreasing and appears as a thin crescent.

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What is a New Moon?

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A New Moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the Moon is positioned between the Earth and the Sun, making it invisible from Earth.

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

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The tilt of the Earth's axis and its orbit around the Sun cause the seasons, as different parts of the Earth receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.

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What is the significance of the first quarter phase of the Moon?

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The first quarter phase occurs when half of the Moon's surface is illuminated, and it is a key point in the lunar cycle.

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What is a Waxing Gibbous Moon?

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A Waxing Gibbous Moon is a phase where more than half of the Moon is illuminated and is increasing towards a Full Moon.

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What is an eclipse?

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An eclipse occurs when one celestial body moves into the shadow of another celestial body, such as a solar or lunar eclipse.