Eclipses and Tides

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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 happens when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, blocking the sun's light from reaching the Earth.

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What phase of the moon is known as the Waxing Gibbous?

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The Waxing Gibbous phase occurs when more than half of the moon is illuminated and is increasing in brightness.

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What causes tides on Earth?

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Tides are caused mainly by the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun on different parts of the Earth.

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What is the difference between a total eclipse and a 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 is the term for the time when the moon is completely dark?

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The term is 'New Moon'.

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What is the significance of the term 'Waxing' in moon phases?

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'Waxing' refers to the period when the moon's visible surface is increasing in illumination.

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What is the significance of the term 'Waning' in moon phases?

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'Waning' refers to the period when the moon's visible surface is decreasing in illumination.

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What is a penumbral lunar eclipse?

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A penumbral lunar eclipse occurs when the moon passes through the Earth's penumbral shadow, causing a subtle shading on the moon.

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What is the umbra in an eclipse?

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The umbra is the darkest part of a shadow where the light source is completely blocked.