FAC #3 Moon Phases & Eclipses 2024

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What is a solar eclipse?

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A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon is positioned between the Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun's light.

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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 fall on the Moon.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis, causing day and night. Revolution is the movement of the Earth around the Sun.

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What is the penumbra?

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The penumbra is the lighter outer part of a shadow during an eclipse.

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What is the umbra?

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The umbra is the darkest part of a shadow during an eclipse.

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What causes moon phases?

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Moon phases are caused by the changing relative positions of the Moon, Earth, and Sun.

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What does it mean when the Moon is waxing?

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When the Moon is waxing, it is increasing in visibility and appears to grow larger.

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What does it mean when the Moon is waning?

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When the Moon is waning, it is decreasing in visibility and appears to get smaller.

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What is the significance of the equator in relation to the Earth?

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The equator is an imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

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What is the cycle of the Moon phases?

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The cycle of Moon phases includes New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, and Waning Crescent.