Moon Phases and Eclipse Review

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What is the duration of the lunar cycle from one full moon to the next?

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29.5 days

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What type of eclipse occurs when the Earth is between the sun and the moon?

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Lunar Eclipse

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What does a first quarter moon look like?

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A first quarter moon appears as a half-circle, with the right half illuminated in the Northern Hemisphere.

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What term describes the phase of the moon when it is decreasing in illumination?

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Waning

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True or False: We always see the same side of the moon from Earth.

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True

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What is the term for the phase of the moon when it is fully illuminated?

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Full Moon

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What is the phase of the moon called when it is not visible from Earth?

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New Moon

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What is the term for the phase of the moon when it is increasing in illumination?

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Waxing

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How many phases does the moon go through in a complete lunar cycle?

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Eight phases.

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What is the name of the phenomenon when the moon passes directly between the Earth and the sun?

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Solar Eclipse