Tides and Eclipses

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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 happens 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 the order of the Earth, Moon, and Sun during a solar eclipse?

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Earth, Moon, Sun.

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What phase of the Moon is required for a lunar eclipse to occur?

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A lunar eclipse only happens during a Full Moon.

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How many high tides and low tides occur in a typical day?

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There are 2 high tides and 2 low tides in a day.

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What causes ocean tides on Earth?

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The primary cause of ocean tides on Earth is the gravitational pull of the Moon.

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What is the difference between a solar eclipse and a lunar eclipse?

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A solar eclipse occurs during the day when the Moon blocks the Sun, while a lunar eclipse occurs at night when the Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the Moon.

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What is the term for the highest point of a tide?

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High tide.

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What is the term for the lowest point of a tide?

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Low tide.

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What is the role of the Sun in the formation of tides?

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The Sun also affects tides, but its influence is less than that of the Moon.