Moon Phases

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What does it mean when the moon is waxing?

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The moon is growing or getting bigger.

Front

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

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Waxing Crescent.

Front

What is the name of the moon phase that occurs after the Waxing Crescent?

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First Quarter.

Front

What is the name of the moon phase that occurs after the First Quarter?

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Waxing Gibbous.

Front

What is the name of the moon phase that occurs after the Waxing Gibbous?

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Full Moon.

Front

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

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Waning Gibbous.

Front

What is the name of the moon phase that occurs after the Waning Gibbous?

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Last Quarter (or Third Quarter).

Front

What is the name of the moon phase that occurs after the Last Quarter?

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Waning Crescent.

Front

What is the name of the moon phase that occurs after the Waning Crescent?

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New Moon.

Front

What is the appearance of the moon during the Full Moon phase?

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The entire face of the moon is illuminated.