What is the main reason we can see the Moon in the sky?
Moon Phases and Tides

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1.
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The Moon reflects light from the Sun.
2.
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What causes the phases of the Moon?
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The views of light and dark on the Moon as visible from Earth, along with the Moon’s revolution around the Earth, and the fact that half of the Moon is illuminated by the Sun at all times.
3.
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How long does a complete lunar cycle take?
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29.5 days.
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What is the correct order of the moon phases?
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new moon, waxing crescent, 1st quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, 3rd quarter, waning crescent.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What alignment of the Sun, Earth, and Moon produces the highest tides?
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When the Sun, Earth, and Moon are aligned (Picture 1).
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a lunar eclipse?
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A lunar eclipse 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 a solar eclipse?
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A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth, blocking the Sun's light.
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