Seasons, Moon phases, Eclipses

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What are the four main phases of the moon?

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New Moon, First Quarter, Full Moon, Last Quarter.

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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, making it appear round and bright.

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What is a Waning Gibbous Moon?

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A Waning Gibbous Moon is the phase after a Full Moon when the visible portion of the moon is decreasing.

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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 the Earth's axis?

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The Earth's axis is an imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole, around which the Earth rotates.

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What is an Eclipse?

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An eclipse occurs when one celestial body moves into the shadow of another celestial body.

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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 fall on 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 Partial Lunar Eclipse?

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A Partial Lunar Eclipse occurs when only a part of the moon enters the Earth's shadow.

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What is a Total Lunar Eclipse?

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A Total Lunar Eclipse occurs when the entire moon passes into the Earth's shadow, often turning a reddish color.