Moon Phases

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What is the Last Quarter Moon phase?

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The Last Quarter Moon phase is when the moon is half illuminated and appears as a half-circle. It occurs about three weeks after the New Moon.

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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 illumination. It appears as a thin crescent shape.

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What comes after the Waxing Crescent Moon?

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The Waxing Crescent Moon is followed by the First Quarter Moon phase.

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What is a Waxing Gibbous Moon?

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A Waxing Gibbous Moon is the phase where more than half of the moon is illuminated and is still increasing in illumination.

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What is a New Moon?

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A New Moon is the phase when the moon is not visible from Earth because it is positioned between the Earth and the Sun.

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What is a Full Moon?

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A Full Moon is the phase when the entire face of the moon is illuminated and appears as a complete circle.

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What is the difference between a Waning Crescent and a Waxing Crescent?

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A Waning Crescent is decreasing in illumination and appears as a thin crescent, while a Waxing Crescent is increasing in illumination.

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What is the First Quarter Moon phase?

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The First Quarter Moon phase is when half of the moon is illuminated and is increasing in illumination, occurring about a week after the New Moon.

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What is a Waning Gibbous Moon?

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A Waning Gibbous Moon is the phase where more than half of the moon is illuminated but is decreasing in illumination.

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

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It takes about 29.5 days for the moon to complete all its phases, known as a lunar month.

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