Moon Phases

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What is the Full Moon?

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The Full Moon is a phase of the moon when it appears as a complete bright round circle in the sky.

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What is the New Moon?

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The New Moon is a phase of the moon when it appears dark and is not visible from Earth.

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How much of the moon is always lit?

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Half of the moon is always lit by the sun, regardless of the phase.

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What is the First Quarter Moon?

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The First Quarter Moon is a phase where half of the moon is illuminated and appears as a half-circle.

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What is the Last Quarter Moon?

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The Last Quarter Moon is a phase where the opposite half of the moon is illuminated compared to the First Quarter.

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How long does the moon cycle last?

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The moon cycle lasts about one month.

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What causes the different moon phases?

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The different moon phases are caused by the changing positions of the moon, Earth, and sun.

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What is a Waxing Crescent Moon?

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A Waxing Crescent Moon is a phase where a small sliver of the moon is illuminated and is increasing in size.

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What is a Waning Crescent Moon?

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A Waning Crescent Moon is a phase where a small sliver of the moon is illuminated and is decreasing in size.

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What is a Gibbous Moon?

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