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 definition of a New Moon?

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

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What is a Waxing Crescent Moon?

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A Waxing Crescent Moon is the phase that occurs after the New Moon, where a small sliver of the Moon becomes visible.

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What does Waxing mean in terms of Moon phases?

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Waxing refers to the period when the visible portion of the Moon is increasing.

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What is a Full Moon?

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A Full Moon occurs when the entire face of the Moon is illuminated by the Sun, making it fully visible from Earth.

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What is a Waning Gibbous Moon?

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A Waning Gibbous Moon is the phase 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?

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The First Quarter Moon is when half of the Moon's surface is illuminated, and it is a key reference point in the lunar cycle.

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What is a Last Quarter Moon?

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A Last Quarter Moon occurs when the Moon is three-quarters of the way through its cycle, and half of its surface is illuminated.

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What is a Waning Crescent Moon?

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A Waning Crescent Moon is the phase that occurs just before the New Moon, where a small sliver of the Moon is still visible.

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How does the Moon's position affect its phases?

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The Moon's phases are determined by its position relative to the Earth and the Sun, affecting how much of its surface is illuminated.