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 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 passes between the Sun and the Moon, causing the Earth's shadow to cover 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 a New Moon?

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A New Moon is the phase when the Moon is between the Earth and the Sun, and its illuminated side is facing away from the Earth.

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What is a Full Moon?

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A Full Moon is the phase when the entire face of the Moon is illuminated by the Sun, making it fully visible from Earth.

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What does 'waning' mean in relation to the Moon?

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Waning refers to the period when the visible surface of the Moon is decreasing in illumination.

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What does 'waxing' mean in relation to the Moon?

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Waxing refers to the period when the visible surface of the Moon is increasing in illumination.

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How does the Moon affect tides on Earth?

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The Moon's gravitational pull causes the oceans on Earth to bulge, creating high and low tides.

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What is the difference between a solar and lunar eclipse?

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A solar eclipse occurs during the New Moon phase when the Moon blocks the Sun, while a lunar eclipse occurs during the Full Moon phase when the Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the Moon.

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What is the reason we see different phases of the Moon?

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The different phases of the Moon are due to its position relative to the Earth and the Sun, affecting how much of its illuminated side we can see.

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