Moon phases review

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What is a full moon?

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A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the moon is completely illuminated by the sun, appearing as a bright, round disk in the sky.

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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 about 29.5 days for the moon to complete one full cycle of phases, from one new moon to the next.

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What is a new moon?

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A new moon is a lunar phase when the moon is not visible from Earth because it is positioned between the Earth and the sun.

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What are moon phases?

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Moon phases are the different appearances of the moon as it orbits the Earth, caused by the changing angles of sunlight hitting the moon.

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What is a waxing crescent moon?

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A waxing crescent moon is the phase that occurs after a new moon, where a small sliver of the moon becomes visible and gradually increases in size.

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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 decreases but is still more than half illuminated.

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What is the difference between a waxing and waning moon?

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A waxing moon is when the visible portion of the moon is increasing, while a waning moon is when the visible portion is decreasing.

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What is a first quarter moon?

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A first quarter moon is the phase where half of the moon is illuminated and visible from Earth, occurring about a week after the new moon.

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What is a last quarter moon?

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A last quarter moon is the phase where the opposite half of the moon is illuminated compared to the first quarter, occurring about a week after the full moon.

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What is a waxing gibbous moon?

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A waxing gibbous moon is the phase that occurs after the first quarter, where more than half of the moon is illuminated and increasing.

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