What are the lunar phases?
Lunar Phases

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The lunar phases are the different appearances of the Moon as seen from Earth, caused by the changing positions of the Moon, Earth, and Sun.
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What is a Waxing Crescent Moon?
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A Waxing Crescent Moon is the phase where the Moon is less than half illuminated and the illuminated part is increasing.
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What is a Waning Crescent Moon?
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A Waning Crescent Moon is the phase where the Moon is less than half illuminated and the illuminated part is decreasing.
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What does the term 'New Moon' mean?
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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.
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What does the term 'Full Moon' mean?
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A Full Moon is the phase when the entire face of the Moon is illuminated by the Sun, and it is opposite the Sun in the sky.
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What is the 1st Quarter Moon?
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The 1st Quarter Moon is the phase where half of the Moon is illuminated and is increasing in light.
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What is the 3rd (Last) Quarter Moon?
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The 3rd Quarter Moon is the phase where half of the Moon is illuminated and is decreasing in light.
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