Seasons and Eclipses

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What causes Earth's seasons?

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Earth's tilt and revolution around the Sun.

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How often do solar eclipses occur compared to lunar eclipses?

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Solar eclipses occur less often than lunar eclipses.

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What is the position of the Sun in winter compared to summer?

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The Sun is lower in the sky in winter than in summer.

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What evidence shows that Earth's distance from the Sun does not cause seasons?

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Earth is closer to the Sun during winter.

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What is the position of Earth during an equinox?

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Earth's axis is neither pointed toward nor away from the Sun.

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What is the tilt of Earth's axis?

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Earth's axis is tilted at an angle of approximately 23.5 degrees.

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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, casting a shadow on the Moon.

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What is the difference between a total and partial solar eclipse?

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A total solar eclipse occurs when the Sun is completely obscured by the Moon; a partial solar eclipse occurs when only part of the Sun is obscured.

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What is the significance of the equinoxes?

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Equinoxes mark the times of the year when day and night are approximately equal in length.