Moon Phases

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What is the cycle of the moon called?

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

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How much of the moon is always lit by the sun?

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Half of the moon is always lit by the sun.

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What is the main source of the moon's light?

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The main source of the moon's light is the sun.

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What part of the moon can we see from Earth?

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We can see the same side of the moon from Earth.

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

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

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What is a New Moon?

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

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What happens during a First Quarter Moon?

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During a First Quarter Moon, half of the moon is illuminated and visible from Earth.

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What is a Waxing Crescent Moon?

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A Waxing Crescent Moon is the phase after the New Moon when a small sliver of the moon starts to become visible.

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What is a Waning Gibbous Moon?

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A Waning Gibbous Moon is the phase after a Full Moon when more than half of the moon is still illuminated but decreasing.

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

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It takes about 29.5 days for the moon to go through all its phases.