Lunar Cycle

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What is the first phase of the lunar cycle?

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New Moon - It is not visible and is often represented by a black circle.

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What moon phase comes after the New Moon?

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Waxing Crescent - This phase shows a small sliver of the moon.

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What is the phase when half of the moon is visible?

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First Quarter - This phase occurs about a week after the New Moon.

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What is the phase when the moon is fully illuminated?

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Full Moon - This happens halfway through the lunar cycle.

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What is the phase after the Full Moon?

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Waning Gibbous - The moon starts to decrease in visibility.

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What is the phase when the moon is less than half illuminated but more than a crescent?

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Waxing Gibbous - This phase occurs before the Full Moon.

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What is the phase when the moon is decreasing in visibility after the Full Moon?

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Waning Crescent - This phase shows a small sliver of the moon.

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What is the last phase of the lunar cycle before it starts over?

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New Moon - The cycle begins again.

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What is the term for the time it takes for the moon to complete one full cycle of phases?

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Lunar Month - Approximately 29.5 days.

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What is the term for the moon phase that appears as a thin sliver?

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Crescent - Can be either Waxing or Waning.