Lunar Phases and Tides

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What are lunar phases?
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Lunar phases are the different appearances of the Moon as seen from Earth, caused by the changing positions of the Moon, Earth, and Sun.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does 'waxing' mean in relation to the Moon?
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Waxing refers to the phase of the Moon when it is increasing in illumination, moving from new moon to full moon.
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What does 'waning' mean in relation to the Moon?
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Waning refers to the phase of the Moon when it is decreasing in illumination, moving from full moon to new moon.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a 'new moon'?
Back
A new moon is the lunar phase when the Moon is between the Earth and the Sun, and its illuminated side is facing away from Earth.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a 'full moon'?
Back
A full moon is the lunar phase when the entire face of the Moon is illuminated by the Sun, occurring when the Earth is between the Moon and the Sun.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a 'first quarter moon'?
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A first quarter moon is the lunar phase when half of the Moon is illuminated and visible from Earth, occurring about a week after the new moon.
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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 full.
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