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What is the First Quarter Moon?

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The First Quarter Moon is the phase of the moon when half of it is illuminated and half is in shadow, occurring about a week after the New Moon.

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What is a Full Moon?

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A Full Moon is the phase of the moon when it is fully illuminated by the sun, occurring when the Earth is between the sun and the moon.

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What causes tides on Earth?

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Tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun on Earth's oceans.

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What are Spring Tides?

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Spring Tides are the higher than normal tides that occur when the sun, moon, and Earth are aligned, typically during the New Moon and Full Moon phases.

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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 not visible from Earth because it is between the Earth and the sun.

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What is the position of the moon during a New Moon?

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During a New Moon, the moon is positioned between the Earth and the sun.

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What is the significance of the moon's phases?

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The moon's phases are significant because they affect tides, animal behavior, and cultural events.

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What is the tidal bulge?

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A tidal bulge is the increase in water level in the ocean caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun.

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How many tidal bulges occur on Earth at a time?

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There are typically two tidal bulges on Earth at any given time, one facing the moon and one on the opposite side.

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What is the Third Quarter Moon?

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The Third Quarter Moon is the phase of the moon when half of it is illuminated, but the opposite half compared to the First Quarter.

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