Eclipses and Tides

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What is a lunar eclipse?

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A lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon moves into Earth’s shadow. Earth is in a line between the Sun and the Moon during a lunar eclipse.

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When do spring tides occur and what happens during them?

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Spring tides occur during full moons and new moons. During spring tides, high tides are higher and low tides are lower.

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What are neap tides and what happens during them?

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During neap tides, high tides are lower and low tides are higher.

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What is a solar eclipse?

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A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon’s shadow appears on the Earth's surface.

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Luncar Eclipse

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solar eclipse

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Why is there less of a difference in tide dring a neap tide?

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There is less gravitational pull

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Spring Tide