What is the summer solstice?
Moon Phases and seasons

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The summer solstice is the longest day of the year, occurring around June 21st in the Northern Hemisphere, when the sun is at its highest point in the sky.
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How many moon phases are there?
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There are 8 distinct moon phases: New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, and Waning Crescent.
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What is a New Moon?
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A New Moon is the phase of the moon when it is not visible from Earth because it is positioned between the Earth and the Sun.
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What is a Full Moon?
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A Full Moon occurs when the moon is on the opposite side of the Earth from the Sun, fully illuminating its surface.
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What is a Waxing Gibbous Moon?
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A Waxing Gibbous Moon is the phase after the First Quarter, where more than half of the moon is illuminated and increasing.
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What is a Waning Gibbous Moon?
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A Waning Gibbous Moon is the phase after a Full Moon, where more than half of the moon is illuminated but decreasing.
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What is the First Quarter Moon?
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The First Quarter Moon is the phase where half of the moon is illuminated, occurring about a week after the New Moon.
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