EARTH'S MOON

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Why do we always see the same side of the moon?

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The moon is not a perfect sphere; it is heavier on the Earth side, so gravity locks it in place.

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What is a Full Moon?

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A Full Moon is a lunar phase when the entire face of the moon is illuminated by the sun.

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What is a New Moon?

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A New Moon is a lunar phase when the moon is between the Earth and the sun, and its illuminated side is facing away from the Earth.

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What is a First Quarter Moon?

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A First Quarter Moon is a lunar phase where half of the moon is illuminated and visible from Earth, occurring about a week after the New Moon.

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What is a Third Quarter Moon?

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A Third Quarter Moon is a lunar phase where the opposite half of the moon is illuminated compared to the First Quarter, occurring about three weeks after the New Moon.

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Is the moon's gravity stronger than Earth's gravity?

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False, the moon's gravity is much weaker than Earth's gravity.

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What causes the phases of the moon?

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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.

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What is the significance of the moon's gravitational pull on Earth?

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The moon's gravitational pull is responsible for ocean tides on Earth.

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How long does it take for the moon to orbit the Earth?

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It takes about 27.3 days for the moon to complete one orbit around the Earth.

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What is the difference between a solar eclipse and a lunar eclipse?

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A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, blocking the sun's light; a lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the sun and the moon, casting a shadow on the moon.