What is a moon phase?
Moon Phases

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A moon phase is the shape of the illuminated portion of the Moon as seen from Earth, which changes in a regular cycle.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are the main moon phases?
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The main moon phases are New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, and Waning Crescent.
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What is a waxing crescent moon?
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A waxing crescent moon is the phase where the Moon is less than half illuminated and is increasing in brightness.
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What is a waxing gibbous moon?
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A waxing gibbous moon is the phase where the Moon is more than half illuminated and is still increasing in brightness.
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What is a waning gibbous moon?
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A waning gibbous moon is the phase where the Moon is more than half illuminated but is decreasing in brightness.
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What is a waning crescent moon?
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A waning crescent moon is the phase where the Moon is less than half illuminated and is decreasing in brightness.
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What is the full moon phase?
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The full moon phase is when the entire face of the Moon is illuminated and appears as a complete circle.
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