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What is the full moon phase?

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The full moon phase occurs when the Moon is fully illuminated as seen from Earth, typically occurring once a month.

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What alignment is necessary for an eclipse to occur?

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For an eclipse to occur, the Moon, Sun, and Earth must be in a straight line.

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What is the waning crescent moon phase?

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The waning crescent moon phase is the stage where the visible light of the Moon is decreasing, leading up to the new moon.

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What does it mean when the moon is in a waning phase?

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When the moon is in a waning phase, it means that the amount of illuminated surface visible from Earth is decreasing.

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What is the appearance of a full moon?

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A full moon appears as a complete circle, fully illuminated by the Sun.

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What is the new moon phase?

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The new moon phase occurs when the Moon is between the Earth and the Sun, and its illuminated side is facing away from Earth.

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What is the difference between waxing and waning phases?

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Waxing phases refer to the Moon's illumination increasing, while waning phases refer to the illumination decreasing.

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What is a lunar eclipse?

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A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, causing the Earth's shadow to cover the Moon.

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What is a solar eclipse?

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A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking all or part of the Sun's light.

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What is the gibbous moon phase?

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The gibbous moon phase occurs when more than half of the Moon is illuminated but it is not yet full.