Phases of the Moon Day 3

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What is the Full Moon?

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The Full Moon is the phase of the Moon when it is fully illuminated by the Sun, appearing as a complete circle in the sky.

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What are the phases of the Moon?

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The phases of the Moon are the different appearances of the Moon as it orbits the Earth, including New Moon, First Quarter, Full Moon, and Last Quarter.

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How long does it take for the Moon to go through all its phases?

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It takes about 29.5 days for the Moon to complete one full cycle of phases.

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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 the illuminated side is facing away from us.

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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 and visible from Earth, occurring about a week after the New Moon.

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What is the Last Quarter Moon?

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The Last Quarter Moon is the phase where the opposite half of the Moon is illuminated compared to the First Quarter, occurring about three weeks after the New 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 still illuminated but decreasing in light.

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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 sliver of the Moon begins to be illuminated and is increasing in light.

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What is the cycle of the Moon?

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The cycle of the Moon refers to the regular pattern of its phases as it orbits the Earth, repeating approximately every month.

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What happens during a lunar eclipse?

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During a lunar eclipse, the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon, causing the Earth's shadow to cover the Moon.