What is the new-moon phase?

Moon Review - Earth Science

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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The new-moon phase occurs when the Moon is positioned between the Earth and the Sun, making it invisible from Earth.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Why doesn't a new-moon phase always cause a solar eclipse?
Back
The Moon's orbit is tilted relative to the Earth's orbit, preventing a direct alignment necessary for an eclipse.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a lunar eclipse?
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A lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes into Earth's shadow, blocking sunlight from reaching the Moon.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the approximate time of the next high tide if the previous high tides were at 9:12 a.m., 9:38 p.m., and 10:04 a.m.?
Back
The next high tide is approximately at 10:38 p.m.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
At which positions of the Moon can an eclipse occur?
Back
Eclipses can occur when the Moon is at positions 1 and 5 in its orbit.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What arrangement of the Sun, Moon, and Earth results in the highest high tides?
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The highest high tides occur when the Sun, Moon, and Earth are aligned in a straight line (Arrangement C).
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What causes tides on Earth?
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Tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the Moon and the Sun on Earth's oceans.
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