What is the cycle of moon phases?
Moon Phases

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The cycle of moon phases is the sequence of changes in the appearance of the moon as it orbits Earth, lasting about 29 days.
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How long does it take for the moon to complete one cycle of phases?
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About 29 days.
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What causes the moon phases?
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The moon phases are caused by the moon's movement around Earth, which changes the way sunlight reflects off the moon's surface.
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What are the main phases of the moon?
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The main phases of the moon are New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, and Waning Crescent.
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What is a New Moon?
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A New Moon is the phase when the moon is between Earth and the sun, and its illuminated side is facing away 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 by the sun, making it fully visible from Earth.
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What does it mean when the moon is waxing?
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When the moon is waxing, it means that the visible portion of the moon is increasing, moving from New Moon to Full Moon.
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