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 the lunar cycle.

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How long does the moon cycle last?

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The moon cycle lasts about a month.

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What phase of the moon appears as a bright round circle?

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The Full Moon phase appears as a bright round circle.

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What is the correct order of moon phases starting from New Moon?

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New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Third Quarter, Waning Crescent.

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How often does the moon phase cycle repeat?

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The moon phase cycle repeats about every 29 days.

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How much of the moon is always lit?

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Half of the moon is always lit.

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What is a New Moon?

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A New Moon is when the moon is between the Earth and the Sun, and it is not visible 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, and the entire face of the moon is illuminated.

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What does waxing mean in terms of moon phases?

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Waxing means that the visible part of the moon is increasing.

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What does waning mean in terms of moon phases?

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Waning means that the visible part of the moon is decreasing.