Phases of the Moon

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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 lunar cycle last?

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The lunar cycle lasts about a month.

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What are the different stages of the moon's appearance called?

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The different stages of the moon's appearance are called phases.

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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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What is the phase of the moon 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 is the phase of the moon 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 is the term for the moon's movement around the Earth?

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The term for the moon's movement around the Earth is revolution.

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How much of the moon is always lit by the sun?

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Half of the moon is always lit by the sun.

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What is the phase of the moon that occurs after the New Moon?

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The phase of the moon that occurs after the New Moon is the Waxing Crescent.

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What is the phase of the moon that occurs after the First Quarter?

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The phase of the moon that occurs after the First Quarter is the Waxing Gibbous.