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eclipses and tides
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Lunar eclipse | When the Earth is situated between the moon and the sun |
| Solar eclipse | When the moon is in between the Earth and the sun |
| Partial solar eclipse | Occur when the moon comes between the Earth and the sun, but not completely, leaving part of the sun visible |
| Total solar eclipse | When the moon hides all of the suns light |
| Annular solar eclipse | The moon hides only the middle part of the sun.The sun looks like a ring |
| Tide | Periodic rise and fall in sea level |
| Neap tide | Less intense variation in sea level. |
| Spring tide | Intense variation in sea level |