Lunar Phases, Seasons, and Eclipses

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What is a waxing crescent moon?

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A waxing crescent moon is the phase of the moon where less than half of the moon's surface is illuminated, and it is increasing in illumination.

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In which direction does the Moon orbit Earth?

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The Moon orbits Earth in a counterclockwise direction.

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What does a gibbous phase of the moon look like?

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A gibbous phase occurs when more than half of the moon's surface is illuminated but it is not yet full.

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What is a solar eclipse?

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A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun's light.

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What is a lunar eclipse?

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A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, causing the Earth's shadow to cover the Moon.

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What causes moon phases?

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Moon phases are caused by the different angles of the moon's lit surface as it revolves around Earth.

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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 by the Sun, making it appear fully bright.

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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's surface is illuminated and visible from Earth.

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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's surface is still illuminated but decreasing.

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What is a waning crescent moon?

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A waning crescent moon is the phase where less than half of the moon's surface is illuminated and it is decreasing in illumination.