Why Does the Moon Change Shape?

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Who studies the planets, stars, and sky?

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Astronomers study the planets, stars, and sky.

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What does the section 'Our Place in Space' describe?

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It describes the objects in our solar system.

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What is the opposite of 'sliver'?

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Thick is the opposite of sliver.

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What word means the same as 'crescent'?

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Curved means the same as crescent.

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What is another word for 'phases'?

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Stages is another word for phases.

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What is the Moon's shape when it is less than half full?

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The Moon is in a crescent phase when it is less than half full.

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What do we call the full cycle of the Moon's phases?

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The full cycle of the Moon's phases is called a lunar month.

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What is the term for the time it takes for the Moon to orbit the Earth?

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The time it takes for the Moon to orbit the Earth is about 27.3 days.

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What is a 'gibbous' Moon?

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A gibbous Moon is when more than half of the Moon is illuminated.

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What phase comes after a new Moon?

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The phase that comes after a new Moon is the waxing crescent.