Phases of the Moon Day 3

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What is the cycle of the moon called?

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The cycle of the moon is called a lunar cycle, which lasts about a month.

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What is the phase of the moon when it is not visible at all?

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The phase of the moon when it is not visible at all is called the New Moon.

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What is the phase of the moon when it is fully illuminated?

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The phase of the moon when it is fully illuminated is called the Full Moon.

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What does the moon do around the Earth?

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The moon orbits around the Earth.

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What is the phase of the moon that occurs after the New Moon?

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The phase of the moon that occurs after the New Moon is called the Waxing Crescent.

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What is the phase of the moon that occurs halfway between the New Moon and the Full Moon?

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The phase of the moon that occurs halfway between the New Moon and the Full Moon is called the First Quarter.

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What is the phase of the moon that occurs after the Full Moon?

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The phase of the moon that occurs after the Full Moon is called the Waning Gibbous.

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What is the phase of the moon that is visible as a half-circle?

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The phase of the moon that is visible as a half-circle is called the First Quarter or Last Quarter.

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How long does it take for the moon to complete one full cycle?

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It takes about 29.5 days for the moon to complete one full cycle.

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What is the term for the moon's path around the Earth?

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The term for the moon's path around the Earth is called its orbit.