Moon Phases Review

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What is the New Moon phase?

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The New Moon phase is when the moon is not visible from Earth because it is positioned between the Earth and the Sun.

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What does Gibbous mean?

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Gibbous refers to a moon phase where more than half of the moon is visible.

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What is the primary source of light that illuminates the Moon?

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The primary source of light that illuminates the Moon is sunlight.

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Which side of the moon is lit during the 1st Quarter phase?

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The right side of the moon is lit during the 1st Quarter phase.

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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 and visible from Earth.

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What is the Waxing Crescent phase?

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The Waxing Crescent phase is when a small sliver of the moon is visible, increasing in size.

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What is the Waning Gibbous phase?

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The Waning Gibbous phase is when more than half of the moon is visible but decreasing in size.

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What happens during the Last Quarter phase?

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During the Last Quarter phase, the left side of the moon is illuminated and visible from Earth.

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How many main phases does the moon go through in a lunar cycle?

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The moon goes through four main phases in a lunar cycle: New Moon, First Quarter, Full Moon, and Last Quarter.

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What is the difference between a Waxing and Waning moon?

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A Waxing moon is increasing in visibility, while a Waning moon is decreasing in visibility.