Lunar Cycles

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How many moon phases are there?

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There are 8 moon phases.

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What does Waning mean?

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Waning means decreasing.

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What does Waxing mean?

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Waxing means growing.

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What is a New Moon?

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A New Moon is the phase when the moon is not visible from Earth.

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What is a Full Moon?

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A Full Moon is the phase when the entire face of the moon is illuminated.

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What is the First Quarter Moon?

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The First Quarter Moon is when half of the moon is illuminated and visible from Earth.

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What is the Third Quarter Moon?

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The Third Quarter Moon is when the opposite half of the moon is illuminated compared to the First Quarter.

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What is the difference between Waxing and Waning?

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Waxing refers to the moon phases where the visible portion is increasing, while Waning refers to the phases where it is decreasing.

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What is a Gibbous Moon?

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

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What is a Crescent Moon?

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A Crescent Moon is when less than half of the moon is illuminated.