What is the lunar cycle?
Lunar Cycle

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The lunar cycle is the sequence of phases the moon goes through as it orbits the Earth, typically lasting about 29.5 days.
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What are the main phases of the moon?
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The main phases of the moon are New Moon, First Quarter, Full Moon, and Last Quarter.
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What is a New Moon?
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A New Moon occurs when the moon is positioned between the Earth and the Sun, making it invisible from Earth.
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What is a Full Moon?
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A Full Moon occurs when the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon, allowing the entire face of the moon to be illuminated.
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What happens during the First Quarter phase?
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During the First Quarter phase, half of the moon's surface is illuminated, and it appears as a half-circle.
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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 again half of its surface is illuminated.
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What is a Waxing Crescent?
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A Waxing Crescent is the phase after the New Moon, where a small sliver of the moon begins to be illuminated.
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