Moon Phases, Tides, Eclipses & Seasons
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What is a Full Moon?
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A Full Moon is the lunar phase when the Moon is fully illuminated as seen from Earth, occurring when the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a New Moon?
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A New Moon is the lunar phase when the Moon is not visible from Earth because it is positioned between the Earth and the Sun.
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What is a First Quarter Moon?
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A First Quarter Moon is the lunar phase where half of the Moon is illuminated, occurring about a week after the New Moon.
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What is a Last Quarter Moon?
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A Last Quarter Moon is the lunar phase where the opposite half of the Moon is illuminated compared to the First Quarter, occurring about three weeks after the New Moon.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a solstice?
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A solstice is an astronomical event that occurs twice a year, marking the longest or shortest day of the year for a hemisphere.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a solar eclipse?
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A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking all or part of the Sun's light.
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What is a lunar eclipse?
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A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, causing the Earth's shadow to cover the Moon.
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