Moon Phases

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What are the phases of the moon?

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The phases of the moon include new, crescent, quarter, gibbous, and full.

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What is the cycle of the moon's phases called?

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The cycle of the moon's phases is called phases.

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What is the duration of the moon's cycle?

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The cycle of the moon lasts about a month.

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What part of the moon do we see from Earth?

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We see the same side of the moon from Earth.

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What is a new moon?

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A new moon is when the moon is not visible from Earth.

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What is a full moon?

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A full moon is when the entire face of the moon is illuminated and visible from Earth.

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What does waxing mean in relation to the moon?

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Waxing refers to the phase when the moon is becoming more illuminated.

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What does waning mean in relation to the moon?

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Waning refers to the phase when the moon is becoming less illuminated.

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What is a crescent moon?

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A crescent moon is when less than half of the moon is illuminated.

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What is a gibbous moon?

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A gibbous moon is when more than half of the moon is illuminated.