Moon Phases

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What are the phases of the moon in which the moon appears to be getting larger?

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Waxing

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What is the name of the moon phase that is a small crescent and getting smaller?

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Waning Crescent

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How long is a lunar month?

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29.5 days

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What does 'waning' mean?

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Shrinking

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What is the name of the moon phase that is a large crescent and getting larger?

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Waxing Gibbous

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What is the term for the moon phase when it is completely dark?

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New Moon

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What is the term for the moon phase when it is fully illuminated?

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Full Moon

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What is the name of the moon phase that is a large crescent and getting smaller?

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Waning Gibbous

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What is the term for the moon phase when it is a small crescent and getting larger?

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Waxing Crescent

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What is the sequence of moon phases starting from New Moon to Full Moon?

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New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon

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