Moon Phases 1

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What is the First Quarter moon phase?

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The First Quarter moon phase occurs when half of the Moon is illuminated by the Sun and is visible from Earth, typically appearing as a half-circle.

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What causes the Moon to appear to change shape during its phases?

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The Moon appears to change shape due to the varying amounts of sunlight it reflects, which is influenced by its position relative to the Earth and the Sun.

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What is the term for the Moon's movement around the Earth?

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The Moon revolves around the Earth.

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How long does it take for the Moon to complete one full cycle of phases?

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The cycle of the Moon lasts about a month.

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What is the Waning Crescent moon phase?

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The Waning Crescent moon phase occurs when less than half of the Moon is illuminated, and it is decreasing in visibility, leading up to the New Moon.

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What are the main phases of the Moon?

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The main phases of the Moon are New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, and Waning Crescent.

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What is the difference between a Waxing and Waning moon phase?

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A Waxing moon phase is when the illuminated portion of the Moon is increasing, while a Waning moon phase is when the illuminated portion is decreasing.

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What is a Full Moon?

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A Full Moon occurs when the entire face of the Moon is illuminated by the Sun, making it fully visible from Earth.

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What is the significance of the Moon's alignment with the Earth and the Sun?

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The alignment of the Moon with the Earth and the Sun determines the phase of the Moon and how much of its surface is illuminated.

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What is the New Moon phase?

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The New Moon phase occurs when the Moon is positioned between the Earth and the Sun, making it invisible from Earth.

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