Moon Phases

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What are the eight primary phases of the moon?

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New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, Waning Crescent.

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What is the difference between waxing and waning moon phases?

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Waxing phases are when the visible portion of the moon is increasing, while waning phases are when the visible portion is decreasing.

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What is a New Moon?

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A New Moon is the phase when the moon is positioned between the Earth and the Sun, making it invisible from Earth.

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What is a Full Moon?

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A Full Moon occurs when the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon, allowing the entire face of the moon to be illuminated.

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What does the term 'Waxing Crescent' refer to?

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Waxing Crescent is the phase of the moon that occurs after the New Moon, where a small sliver of the moon becomes visible and is increasing in size.

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What does the term 'Waning Gibbous' refer to?

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Waning Gibbous is the phase of the moon that occurs after a Full Moon, where the visible portion of the moon is decreasing.

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What is the significance of the First Quarter moon phase?

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The First Quarter moon phase occurs when half of the moon is illuminated and is a key point in the lunar cycle.

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What is the Last Quarter moon phase?

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The Last Quarter moon phase occurs when the moon is three-quarters of the way through its cycle, and half of the moon is illuminated.

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How long does it take for the moon to complete one full cycle of phases?

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It takes approximately 29.5 days for the moon to complete one full cycle of phases.

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What is the appearance of a Waxing Gibbous moon?

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A Waxing Gibbous moon appears more than half illuminated but not yet full.