Earth Sun Moon Review

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

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Waxing refers to the phase of the moon when the illuminated part is increasing, leading up to a full moon.

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

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Waning refers to the phase of the moon when the illuminated part is decreasing, following a full 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 all or part of 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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How often do solar eclipses occur?

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Solar eclipses do not occur every month; they happen a few times a year, depending on the alignment of the Earth, moon, and Sun.

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What is the first quarter moon phase?

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The first quarter moon phase occurs when half of the moon is illuminated and appears as a half-circle.

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What is the third quarter moon phase?

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The third quarter moon phase occurs when the opposite half of the moon is illuminated compared to the first quarter, also appearing as a half-circle.

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What is a new moon?

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A new moon occurs when the moon is between the Earth and the Sun, and the side of the moon facing Earth is not illuminated.

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What is a full moon?

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A full moon occurs when the entire face of the moon is illuminated by the Sun, appearing as a complete circle.

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What is a waxing crescent moon?

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A waxing crescent moon is the phase after a new moon when a small sliver of the moon begins to be illuminated.