Phases of the Moon Pictures (Unit 6)

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What is the Waxing Gibbous phase of the Moon?

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The Waxing Gibbous phase occurs when more than half of the Moon is illuminated, but it is not yet full. It follows the First Quarter phase and precedes the Full Moon.

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What is the New Moon phase of the Moon?

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The New Moon phase occurs when the Moon is positioned between the Earth and the Sun, making it invisible from Earth. It marks the beginning of the lunar cycle.

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What is the Waning Crescent phase of the Moon?

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The Waning Crescent phase occurs when less than half of the Moon is illuminated and decreasing, following the Third Quarter phase and leading up to the New Moon.

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What is the Waning Gibbous phase of the Moon?

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The Waning Gibbous phase occurs when more than half of the Moon is illuminated but is decreasing in illumination, following the Full Moon and preceding the Third Quarter.

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What is the Third Quarter phase of the Moon?

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The Third Quarter phase occurs when half of the Moon is illuminated and decreasing, with the left side visible in the Northern Hemisphere.

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What is the Full Moon phase of the Moon?

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The Full Moon phase occurs when the entire face of the Moon is illuminated by the Sun, marking the midpoint of the lunar cycle.

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What is the First Quarter phase of the Moon?

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The First Quarter phase occurs when half of the Moon is illuminated and increasing, with the right side visible in the Northern Hemisphere.

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What is the difference between Waxing and Waning phases of the Moon?

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Waxing phases refer to the Moon's illumination increasing (from New to Full), while Waning phases refer to the illumination decreasing (from Full to New).

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How does the position of the Moon affect its phases?

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The Moon's phases are determined by its position relative to the Earth and the Sun, affecting how much of its illuminated half is visible from Earth.

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What is the significance of the lunar cycle?

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The lunar cycle, which lasts about 29.5 days, influences various natural phenomena, including tides, animal behavior, and cultural events.