Moon Phases, Eclipses and Tides

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How many phases does the moon go through?

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8

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What is the name of the moon phase that occurs just before the new moon?

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Waning Crescent

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What moon phase is shown in position 8 of the lunar cycle?

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Waning Crescent

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What moon phase follows the waning crescent?

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New Moon

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What causes the moon's phases?

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The amount of sunlight reflected onto the moon from the sun.

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What is the full moon phase?

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The phase when the entire face of the moon is illuminated by the sun.

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What is a solar eclipse?

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An event that occurs when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, blocking the sun's light.

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What is a lunar eclipse?

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An event that occurs when the Earth passes between the sun and the moon, causing the Earth's shadow to cover the moon.

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What is the difference between a total and partial eclipse?

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A total eclipse occurs when the entire sun or moon is obscured, while a partial eclipse occurs when only a part is obscured.

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What are tides?

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The rise and fall of sea levels caused by the gravitational forces exerted by the moon and the sun.