Understanding Moon Phases

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Moon phases definition

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in the visible shape of the Moon as seen from Earth

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Number of main moon phases

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Eight

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List of moon phases in order

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Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, Waning Crescent

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Appearance of New Moon

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is not visible from Earth

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Full Moon explanation

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face of the Moon is illuminated and visible from Earth

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Waxing phases identification

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Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous (Moon appears to grow)

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Difference between waxing and waning

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Moon appears to grow; Waning: Moon appears to shrink

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Sequence from New Moon to Full Moon

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Moon → Waxing Crescent → First Quarter → Waxing Gibbous → Full Moon

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Reason for changing moon phases

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orbit around Earth causes different portions to be lit by the Sun

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Predicting next phase after First Quarter

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Gibbous