Earth's Seasons and Eclipses

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What moon phase comes AFTER a New Moon?

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Waxing Crescent

Front

Why do we experience the changing of the season on the earth?

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Tilt of the earth's axis

Front

What moon phase comes AFTER a Full Moon?

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Waning Gibbous

Front

The Earth's axis is tilted _____ degrees.

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23.5

Front

What Moon Phase is shown?

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Full Moon

Front

What is the primary reason for the seasons on Earth?

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The tilt of the Earth's axis causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.

Front

What is a solar eclipse?

Back

A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking all or part of the Sun's light.

Front

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 the difference between a total and partial solar eclipse?

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In a total solar eclipse, the Sun is completely obscured by the Moon; in a partial solar eclipse, only part of the Sun is obscured.

Front

What is the significance of the equinoxes?

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Equinoxes mark the times of the year when day and night are approximately equal in length, occurring in March and September.