Moon Phases

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What is the cycle of the moon called?

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The cycle of the moon is called a lunar cycle, which lasts about a month.

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What phase of the moon is when it is fully illuminated?

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The phase of the moon when it is fully illuminated is called the Full Moon.

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What phase of the moon occurs when it is not visible from Earth?

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The phase of the moon when it is not visible from Earth is called the New Moon.

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What does it mean when the moon is waning?

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

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What is the main source of light for the moon?

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The main source of light for the moon is the sun.

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How many main phases does the moon have?

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The moon has four main phases: New Moon, First Quarter, Full Moon, and Last Quarter.

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What is the phase of the moon between New Moon and Full Moon?

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The phase of the moon between New Moon and Full Moon is called the Waxing Crescent.

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What is the phase of the moon after Full Moon?

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The phase of the moon after Full Moon is called the Waning Gibbous.

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What happens during a lunar eclipse?

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During a lunar eclipse, the Earth comes between the sun and the moon, blocking sunlight from reaching the moon.

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What is the term for the moon's path around the Earth?

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The term for the moon's path around the Earth is called an orbit.