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How does a lunar eclipse occur?

Earth is between the sun and moon.

Why don't we have an eclipse every month.

The moon's orbit is not always in the same plane as Earth's orbit.

Which object has a bigger affect on the tides and why?

The moon because its closer.

Which type of tides has the biggest changes in daily tides?

Spring Tides

Which factor determines the length of time it takes a planet to orbit the sun?

It's distance from the sun. Closer to the sun- shorter.