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 are the phases of the Moon?

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The phases of the Moon include new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, last quarter, and waning crescent.

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What is the full moon phase?

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The full moon phase occurs when the entire face of the Moon is illuminated by the Sun, making it appear round and bright.

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What is the umbra?

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The umbra is the darkest part of a shadow during an eclipse, where the light source is completely blocked.

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What is the penumbra?

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The penumbra is the lighter part of a shadow during an eclipse, where the light source is partially blocked.

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What does it mean for the Sun, Moon, and Earth to align?

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Alignment means that the Sun, Moon, and Earth are positioned in a straight line, which can lead to an eclipse.

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What is the gravitational force of the Sun?

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The Sun's gravitational force is what keeps the Earth and other planets in orbit around it.

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What is the waxing gibbous moon phase?

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The waxing gibbous moon phase occurs when more than half of the Moon is illuminated and is increasing in light.

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What is the waning gibbous moon phase?

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The waning gibbous moon phase occurs when more than half of the Moon is illuminated but is decreasing in light.