Celestial Events

What is the phase of the Moon when it is between the Earth and the Sun?

• Waxing Crescent

• First Quarter

• Full Moon

• New Moon

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During a solar eclipse, which celestial body is obscured by the Moon?

• Sun

• Venus

• Mercury

• Mars

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What is the phase of the Moon when it is on the opposite side of the Earth from the Sun?

• Full Moon

• New Moon

• Blue Moon

• Half Moon

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What causes a solar eclipse to occur?

• The Moon passing between the Sun and Earth

• The Sun passing between the Moon and Earth

• A giant space turtle blocking the Sun

• Alien interference

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Which type of eclipse occurs when the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon?

• Solar eclipse

• Annular eclipse

• Total eclipse

• Lunar eclipse

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What is the phase of the Moon when it is on the same side of the Earth as the Sun?

• Waxing Crescent

• Full Moon

• First Quarter

• New Moon

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During a lunar eclipse, which celestial body is obscured by the Earth's shadow?

• Sun

• Mars

• Venus

• Moon

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What causes a lunar eclipse to occur?

• Alien interference

• Moon's shadow falling on Earth

• Earth's shadow falling on the Moon

• Sun's shadow falling on the Moon

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What is the term for the highest tides that occur when the Sun, Moon, and Earth are aligned?

• neap tides

• spring tides

• winter tides

• autumn tides

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How often do high tides occur in relation to the phases of the Moon?

• Every other month

• Three times a day

• Twice a day

• Once a week

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