Moon Phases

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What is the Full Moon?

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The Full Moon is the phase of the moon when it is fully illuminated by the sun, appearing as a complete circle in the sky.

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What is the First Quarter Moon?

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The First Quarter Moon is the phase where half of the moon is illuminated and appears as a half-circle, occurring about a week after the New Moon.

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What does 'waxing' mean in relation to moon phases?

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Waxing refers to the period when the moon appears to be getting larger, moving from New Moon to Full Moon.

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How long is a lunar month?

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A lunar month is approximately 29.5 days, which is the time it takes for the moon to complete all its phases.

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What is the Waning Gibbous Moon?

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The Waning Gibbous Moon is the phase after the Full Moon when the illuminated part of the moon starts to decrease, but more than half is still visible.

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What is the New Moon?

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The New Moon is the phase when the moon is between the Earth and the sun, and its illuminated side is facing away from the Earth, making it invisible.

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What is the Waxing Crescent Moon?

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The Waxing Crescent Moon is the phase shortly after the New Moon when a small sliver of the moon begins to be illuminated and appears to grow.

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What is the Waning Crescent Moon?

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The Waning Crescent Moon is the phase just before the New Moon when the illuminated part of the moon is decreasing and appears as a small crescent.

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What is the difference between waxing and waning?

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Waxing means the moon is getting larger, while waning means the moon is getting smaller.

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What is the Full Moon's significance in a lunar calendar?

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The Full Moon marks the midpoint of the lunar month and is often associated with various cultural and religious events.