Phases of the Moon

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Does the Moon make its own light?

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No, the Moon does not make its own light. It reflects light from the Sun.

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What does the Moon revolve around?

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The Moon revolves around the Earth.

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How often does the Moon rotate on its axis?

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The Moon rotates on its axis every 27 1/3 days.

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What do you see when you look at different phases of the Moon?

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You see how much light is reflected from the Sun.

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What is it called when the Moon looks like a circle?

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It is called a full moon.

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What is a crescent moon?

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A crescent moon is when the Moon looks like a thin slice or a 'C' shape.

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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 but it is not yet full.

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What is a quarter moon?

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A quarter moon is when half of the Moon is illuminated.

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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.

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What causes the phases of the Moon?

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The phases of the Moon are caused by the changing angles of sunlight as the Moon orbits the Earth.