Moon Phases and tides

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What are the phases of the moon?

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There are 8 phases of the moon.

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What is the phase called when the moon is increasing in illumination?

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Waxing.

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What is the name of the tide that occurs during the Full or New Moon phase?

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Spring Tide.

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What is the term for the phase of the moon that appears as a thin crescent?

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Waxing Crescent.

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How does the position of the Moon and Sun affect the tides?

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The Moon has a strong gravitational pull on the Earth, while the Sun has a weaker pull.

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What is a Neap Tide?

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A tide that occurs when the difference between high and low tide is least, occurring during the first and third quarters of the moon.

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What is a Gibbous Moon?

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A phase of the moon when more than half of the moon is illuminated but not full.

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

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It refers to the period when the moon is decreasing in illumination.

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What is the difference between a Waxing Gibbous and a Waning Gibbous?

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A Waxing Gibbous is increasing in illumination, while a Waning Gibbous is decreasing.

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How many tides occur in a typical day?

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There are usually two high tides and two low tides in a typical day.