Moon Phases, Stars, & Constellations

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How many days does it take the moon to orbit the Earth?

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29 days

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How many moon phases are there in total?

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8

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How many high and low tides do most coastal locations experience every day?

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Two high tides and two low tides.

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What is the name of the moon phase when it is fully illuminated?

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Full Moon

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What kind of eclipse occurs when the Earth is between the sun and the moon?

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Lunar Eclipse

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What is the name of the moon phase that occurs when the moon is not visible from Earth?

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New Moon

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What is a constellation?

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A group of stars forming a recognizable pattern.

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What is the name of the phase when the moon is half illuminated?

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First Quarter or Last Quarter.

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What is a solar eclipse?

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An event where the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, blocking the sun's light.

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What causes the tides on Earth?

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The gravitational pull of the moon and the sun.