Moon Phases

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What is the Moon's orbit period around Earth?

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about 28 days

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What phase comes after a new Moon?

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We see a crescent Moon

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What is a New Moon?

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A phase of the Moon when it is not visible from Earth.

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Why do we see different phases of the Moon?

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Because the Sun's light shines on different parts of the Moon

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How are the Earth and Moon similar?

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They both get light and heat from the Sun

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What is a full Moon?

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A phase of the Moon when it is fully illuminated and visible from Earth.

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What is a crescent Moon?

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A phase of the Moon when less than half is illuminated.

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What is a half Moon also known as?

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A quarter Moon

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What causes the Moon phases?

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The position of the Moon relative to the Earth and Sun.

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How long does it take for the Moon to go through all its phases?

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about 29.5 days