Phases of the Moon

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What is the phase of the moon when it is completely dark with the right crescent being lit?

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Waxing crescent.

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How many different phases of the moon are there?

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There are 8 different phases of the moon.

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What phase of the moon comes after a full moon?

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Waning gibbous.

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What is a key difference between a lunar calendar and a standard calendar?

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A lunar month has fewer days than a standard month.

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Does the moon create its own light?

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No, the moon does not create its own light.

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What is the phase of the moon when it is fully illuminated?

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Full moon.

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What is the phase of the moon when it is half illuminated and decreasing?

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Waning half (or last quarter).

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What is the phase of the moon when it is half illuminated and increasing?

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Waxing half (or first quarter).

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What is the term for the transition from a new moon to a full moon?

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Waxing phases.

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What is the term for the transition from a full moon to a new moon?

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Waning phases.

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