Moon Phase Identification

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What are the main phases of the Moon?

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

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What is a Full Moon?

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A Full Moon occurs when the Moon is fully illuminated by the Sun, appearing as a complete circle in the sky.

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What does 'Waxing' mean in terms of Moon phases?

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Waxing refers to the period when the visible portion of the Moon is increasing, moving from New Moon to Full Moon.

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What does 'Waning' mean in terms of Moon phases?

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Waning refers to the period when the visible portion of the Moon is decreasing, moving from Full Moon to New Moon.

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How does the Moon shine?

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The Moon shines by reflecting the Sun's light.

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What is the position of the Earth, Moon, and Sun during a New Moon?

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During a New Moon, the Moon is positioned between the Earth and the Sun.

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What is the position of the Earth, Moon, and Sun during a Full Moon?

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During a Full Moon, the Earth is positioned between the Moon and the Sun.

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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 when more than half of the Moon is illuminated but it is not yet a Full Moon.

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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 when more than half of the Moon is illuminated but it is decreasing in illumination.

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What is the Third Quarter Moon?

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The Third Quarter Moon occurs when half of the Moon is illuminated and is decreasing in light, appearing as a half-circle.