Moon Phases, Eclipses, Tides

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What is a Neap Tide?

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A Neap Tide is a type of tide that occurs when the sun and moon are at right angles to each other, resulting in the lowest tidal range.

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What is a Spring Tide?

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A Spring Tide is a type of tide that occurs when the sun, moon, and Earth are aligned, resulting in the highest tidal range.

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What is the New Moon phase?

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The New Moon phase is when the moon is between the Earth and the sun, making it invisible from Earth.

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What is the Full Moon phase?

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The Full Moon phase is when the Earth is between the sun and the moon, allowing the entire face of the moon to be illuminated.

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What causes the different moon phases?

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The different moon phases are caused by the moon's position in its orbit around the Earth, which affects how much of the moon's surface is illuminated by the sun.

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What is the Last Quarter moon phase?

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The Last Quarter moon phase is when half of the moon is illuminated and appears as a half-circle, occurring about a week after the Full Moon.

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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 is the role of Earth's rotation in tides?

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Earth's rotation causes the tides to rise and fall as different areas of the Earth move in and out of the gravitational pull of the moon and sun.

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What is the gravitational pull of the moon?

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The gravitational pull of the moon affects the Earth's water, causing tides to rise and fall.

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What is the difference between a Neap Tide and a Spring Tide?

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Neap Tides have a smaller tidal range and occur when the sun and moon are at right angles, while Spring Tides have a larger tidal range and occur when the sun, moon, and Earth are aligned.