The Moon

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What is the lunar cycle?

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The lunar cycle is the sequence of phases the Moon goes through as it orbits Earth, typically lasting about 29.5 days.

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What are the main phases of the Moon?

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The main phases of the Moon are New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, and Waning Crescent.

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What is a Full Moon?

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A Full Moon occurs when the Moon is on the opposite side of Earth from the Sun, fully illuminating its surface.

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What is a New Moon?

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A New Moon occurs when the Moon is between Earth and the Sun, making it invisible from Earth.

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What causes the different phases of the Moon?

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The different phases of the Moon are caused by the changing angles of sunlight hitting the Moon as it orbits Earth.

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What is the significance of the Moon's gravitational pull?

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The Moon's gravitational pull affects Earth's tides, causing them to rise and fall.

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Who was Yuri Gagarin?

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Yuri Gagarin was the first human to journey into outer space, traveling aboard Vostok 1 in April 1961.

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What is the difference between waxing and waning?

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Waxing refers to the Moon's phases when it appears to grow larger, while waning refers to the phases when it appears to shrink.

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What is Earth's rotation?

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Earth's rotation is the spinning of Earth on its axis, which causes day and night.

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What is Earth's revolution?

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Earth's revolution is the orbit of Earth around the Sun, taking approximately one year to complete.