Predicting Moon Phases

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How many phases does the moon go through?

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The moon goes through 8 phases.

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What is the name of the moon phase that occurs after the New Moon?

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The First Quarter.

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If there was a New Moon on December 30, when would the next Full Moon occur?

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The next Full Moon would occur on January 14.

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If the last Full Moon was on April 4th, when can you expect to see the next Full Moon?

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The next Full Moon would be on May 4th.

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Which lunar phase would you expect to see 12 days after the New Moon?

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You would expect to see a Waning Crescent.

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What is a New Moon?

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

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What is a Full Moon?

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A Full Moon is when the entire face of the moon is illuminated and visible from Earth.

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What is the Third Quarter phase?

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The Third Quarter phase is when half of the moon is illuminated and it is decreasing in light.

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What is the First Quarter phase?

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The First Quarter phase is when half of the moon is illuminated and it is increasing in light.

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How long does it take for the moon to complete all its phases?

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It takes about 29.5 days for the moon to complete all its phases.