Moon Phases

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What is the New Moon phase?

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The New Moon phase is when the moon is not visible from Earth because it is positioned between the Earth and the Sun.

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What is the Full Moon phase?

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

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What does Waxing Gibbous mean?

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Waxing Gibbous is the moon phase when more than half of the moon is illuminated and is increasing in size.

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What does Waning Gibbous mean?

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Waning Gibbous is the moon phase when more than half of the moon is illuminated but is decreasing in size.

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What does Waxing Crescent mean?

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Waxing Crescent is the moon phase when a small sliver of the moon is illuminated and is increasing in size.

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What does Waning Crescent mean?

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Waning Crescent is the moon phase when a small sliver of the moon is illuminated and is decreasing in size.

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What happens during the First Quarter phase?

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During the First Quarter phase, half of the moon is illuminated and is growing larger.

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What happens during the Third or Last Quarter phase?

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During the Third or Last Quarter phase, half of the moon is illuminated but is shrinking in size.

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What does it mean when the moon is waxing?

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When the moon is waxing, it means it is growing or getting bigger.

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What does it mean when the moon is waning?

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When the moon is waning, it means it is shrinking or getting smaller.