Seasons and Moon Phases

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What are the different phases of the moon?

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The different phases of the moon include New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, and Waning Crescent.

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What is a New Moon?

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A New Moon is the phase of the moon when it is positioned between the Earth and the Sun, making it invisible from Earth.

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What is a Waxing Crescent Moon?

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A Waxing Crescent Moon is the phase that occurs after the New Moon, where a small sliver of the moon becomes visible as it begins to grow.

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How many times does the moon orbit the Earth in one year?

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The moon orbits the Earth about 12 or 13 times in one year.

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What causes the different phases of the moon?

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The different phases of the moon are caused by the relative positions of the Earth, moon, and Sun, which affect how much of the moon's surface is illuminated.

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What is the significance of the Full Moon?

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The Full Moon is the phase when the entire face of the moon is illuminated, occurring when the Earth is between the moon and the Sun.

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What season is it in the Northern Hemisphere during September?

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In the Northern Hemisphere, September marks the beginning of fall.

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What season is it in the Southern Hemisphere during September?

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In the Southern Hemisphere, September marks the beginning of spring.

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How do seasons change in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

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Seasons change in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres in opposite ways due to the tilt of the Earth's axis.

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What is the equinox?

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An equinox is an event in which day and night are approximately equal in length, occurring in March and September.