What causes the phases of the Moon?
Earth, Moon, & Sun

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The phases of the Moon are caused by the changing positions of the Moon, Earth, and Sun, which affect how much of the Moon's surface is illuminated by the Sun as seen from Earth.
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What is a full moon?
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A full moon occurs when the Moon is on the opposite side of Earth from the Sun, allowing the entire face of the Moon to be illuminated.
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How long does it take for the Moon to complete one full cycle of phases?
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It takes about 29.5 days for the Moon to complete one full cycle of phases, known as a lunar month.
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What is the gravitational force?
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Gravitational force is the attraction between two objects with mass, which depends on their masses and the distance between them.
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How does distance affect gravitational force?
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Gravitational force decreases as the distance between two objects increases; the farther apart they are, the weaker the gravitational attraction.
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What is the relationship between mass and gravitational force?
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The gravitational force is stronger when the masses of the two objects are greater; more massive objects exert a stronger gravitational pull.
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What is the tilt of the Earth's axis and its effect on seasons?
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The Earth's axis is tilted at about 23.5 degrees, which causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year, leading to the seasons.
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