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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What does it mean when the moon is 'waning'?

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When the moon is 'waning', it means that its shape appears to get smaller.

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What is the term for the spinning of the Earth on its axis?

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The spinning of the Earth on its axis is called rotation.

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How often does a full moon occur?

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A full moon occurs approximately every month.

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How many phases does the moon go through?

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The moon goes through 8 phases.

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What is the term for the moon's shape getting larger?

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The term for the moon's shape getting larger is waxing.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation is the spinning of an object on its axis, while revolution is the movement of one object around another.

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What are the names of the 8 moon phases?

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The 8 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 causes the different phases of the moon?

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The different phases of the moon are caused by the changing positions of the moon, Earth, and sun.

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What is a New Moon?

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A New Moon is when the moon is between the Earth and the sun, and its illuminated side is facing away from the Earth.