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Astronomy

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What is the phase of the moon today?

Waxing Crescent

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What is a solar eclipsed?

When the moon passes between the Sun and Earth and blocks Earth's view of the sun.

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What is a Lunar Eclipse?

When the Earth blocks the sunlight from reaching the moon.

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When do Neap Tides happen?

When the Earth, Moon, and Sun make a 90 degree angle and there is less gravitational pull.

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When do Spring Tides happen?

When the Sun, Moon, and Earth are in a line and there is the greatest gravitational pull.

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What is a Penumbra?

Partial Eclipse

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What is an Umbra?

Full eclipse

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How long does it take for the Moon to go through all of the phases and back?

29.5 Days

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What does eclipse mean?

to block out

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Does the Moon make its own light? If no, why does it appear "lit up"?

The moon reflects the sunlight.

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