Earth-Sun-Moon System

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What is a Lunar Eclipse?

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A Lunar Eclipse occurs when the Earth is positioned between the Sun and the Moon, causing the Earth's shadow to cover the Moon.

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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 the Sun's light from reaching the Earth.

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What is the definition of rotation?

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Rotation is the spinning of an object on its axis.

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What is the definition of revolution?

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Revolution is the movement of one object around another object in a circular or elliptical path.

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What are the phases of the Moon?

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The 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 High Tide?

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High Tide is the state of the tide when the water level is at its highest point, usually occurring twice a day.

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What is Low Tide?

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Low Tide is the state of the tide when the water level is at its lowest point, usually occurring twice a day.

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What is the difference between a Solar Eclipse and a Lunar Eclipse?

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A Solar Eclipse occurs during the day when the Moon blocks the Sun, while a Lunar Eclipse occurs at night when the Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the Moon.

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What is the significance of the Moon's phases?

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The Moon's phases are significant for understanding the lunar cycle, which affects tides, animal behavior, and cultural events.

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What causes tides?

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Tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the Moon and the Sun on the Earth's oceans.