Phases of the Moon

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What is the Last Quarter phase of the Moon?

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The Last Quarter phase occurs when the Moon is three-quarters of the way through its orbit around Earth, appearing as a half-circle illuminated on the left side.

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What is the New Moon phase?

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The New Moon phase occurs when the Moon is positioned between the Earth and the Sun, making it invisible from Earth.

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What does 'waxing' mean in relation to the Moon?

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Waxing refers to the phases of the Moon when it appears to be getting larger, from New Moon to Full Moon.

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What is the Full Moon phase?

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The Full Moon phase occurs when the entire face of the Moon is illuminated by the Sun, making it fully visible from Earth.

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What is a satellite?

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A satellite is an object that orbits a planet. The Moon is a natural satellite of Earth.

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What is the First Quarter phase of the Moon?

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The First Quarter phase occurs when half of the Moon is illuminated on the right side, one-quarter of the way through its orbit.

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What is the Third Quarter phase of the Moon?

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The Third Quarter phase occurs when half of the Moon is illuminated on the left side, three-quarters of the way through its orbit.

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What is the difference between waxing and waning?

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Waxing refers to the Moon getting larger, while waning refers to the Moon getting smaller.

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What is a lunar eclipse?

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A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth is positioned between the Sun and the Moon, causing the Earth's shadow to cover the Moon.

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What is a solar eclipse?

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A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon is positioned between the Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun's light from reaching Earth.