MOON PHASES

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What are the phases of the moon?

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The phases of the moon are the different appearances of the moon as seen from Earth, which include New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, and Waning Crescent.

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How long does it take for the moon to complete one full cycle of phases?

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The moon takes about 29.5 days to complete one full cycle of phases.

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What is a New Moon?

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A New Moon is the phase when the moon is between the Earth and the sun, and its illuminated side is facing away from Earth, making it invisible to us.

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What is a Full Moon?

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A Full Moon occurs when the Earth is between the sun and the moon, and the entire illuminated side of the moon is visible from Earth.

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What is the difference between Waxing and Waning?

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Waxing refers to the moon phases where the visible portion of the moon is increasing (from New Moon to Full Moon), while Waning refers to the phases where the visible portion is decreasing (from Full Moon to New Moon).

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What causes the moon phases?

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The moon phases are caused by the changing angles of sunlight hitting the moon as it orbits the Earth.

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What is a Waxing Crescent?

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A Waxing Crescent is the phase of the moon that occurs after the New Moon, where a small sliver of the moon becomes visible.

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What is a Waning Gibbous?

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A Waning Gibbous is the phase of the moon that occurs after a Full Moon, where more than half of the moon is still illuminated but decreasing.

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What is the significance of the First Quarter Moon?

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The First Quarter Moon is significant because it marks the halfway point between the New Moon and Full Moon, with half of the moon's surface illuminated.

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What is a Last Quarter Moon?

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A Last Quarter Moon is the phase where half of the moon is illuminated, and it occurs after the Full Moon, leading back to the New Moon.