Moon Phases

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What is the duration of the moon's cycle?

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The cycle of the moon lasts about a month.

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What is the name of the moon phase when it is completely dark?

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New Moon.

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What is the name of the moon phase that occurs after the first quarter and before the full moon?

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Waxing Gibbous.

Front

What distinguishes a gibbous moon from a crescent moon?

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A gibbous moon shows more than half of the bright side of the moon, while a crescent moon shows less than half.

Front

What is the name of the moon phase that occurs when half of the moon is illuminated?

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1st Quarter.

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

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Full Moon.

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What is the term for the moon phase that occurs after a full moon and before the last quarter?

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Waning Gibbous.

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What is the term for the moon phase that occurs after the last quarter and before the new moon?

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Waning Crescent.

Front

How many main phases does the moon go through in a lunar month?

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Four main phases: New Moon, First Quarter, Full Moon, and Last Quarter.

Front

What is the significance of the moon's phases in relation to Earth?

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The moon's phases affect tides, animal behavior, and can influence human activities.