Phases of the moon

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What is the time it takes for the moon to make one revolution around the Earth?

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29.5 days

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What is a lunar cycle?

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A lunar cycle is 29.5 days.

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What does the term 'solar' mean?

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Solar means 'sun'.

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What is the moon phase right after a new moon?

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The moon phase right after a new moon is waxing crescent.

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If you see a new moon today, when will you see the next new moon?

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You will see the next new moon in 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, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, last quarter, and waning crescent.

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What is a full moon?

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A full moon is when the entire face of the moon is illuminated by the sun.

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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 its illuminated side is facing away from the Earth.

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What is a waxing crescent moon?

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A waxing crescent moon is the phase after a new moon when a small part of the moon starts to be illuminated.

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What is a waning crescent moon?

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A waning crescent moon is the phase before a new moon when the illuminated part of the moon is decreasing.