Sun,Earth,Moon

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What is the approximate duration from one new moon to the next new moon?

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About 28 days.

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What causes the shadow of an object, like a tree, to change throughout the day?

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The Earth rotating on its axis.

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Why can we see the moon in the sky if it does not produce its own light?

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The moon reflects the Sun's light.

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In which direction does the Sun set?

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West.

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How long does it take for the moon to completely revolve around the Earth?

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About a month.

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What is the term for the path the moon takes around the Earth?

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Orbit.

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What is the primary source of light that illuminates the moon?

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The Sun.

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What is the phenomenon called when the moon is between the Earth and the Sun, resulting in a new moon?

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Lunar conjunction.

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What is the effect of the Earth's rotation on the appearance of the Sun in the sky?

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It causes the Sun to appear to rise in the east and set in the west.

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What is the average distance from the Earth to the Moon?

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About 238,855 miles (384,400 kilometers).

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