Moon Phases

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What is a Waxing Crescent Moon?

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A Waxing Crescent Moon is the phase of the moon when it is less than half illuminated and is growing larger. It appears as a thin crescent shape.

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What is a New Moon?

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A New Moon is the phase of the moon when it is not visible from Earth because the illuminated side is facing away from us.

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What is a First Quarter Moon?

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A First Quarter Moon is the phase when half of the moon is illuminated and appears as a half-circle. It occurs about a week after the New Moon.

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What does it mean when the moon is waxing?

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When the moon is waxing, it means it is growing or getting bigger in illumination.

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What is a Waning Crescent Moon?

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A Waning Crescent Moon is the phase of the moon when it is less than half illuminated and is getting smaller. It appears as a thin crescent shape.

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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 a Waning Gibbous Moon?

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

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What is a Third Quarter Moon?

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A Third Quarter Moon is the phase when half of the moon is illuminated, but it is the opposite half compared to the First Quarter.

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

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

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What is the difference between waxing and waning?

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