Moon Phases

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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 and visible from Earth, typically one week after the New Moon.

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What is the Waxing Gibbous moon phase?

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The Waxing Gibbous moon phase occurs when more than half of the moon is illuminated and is growing towards a Full Moon.

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What does 'Waning' mean in relation to the moon?

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'Waning' means that the moon is shrinking in visibility, moving from Full Moon towards New Moon.

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What is the Waxing Crescent moon phase?

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The Waxing Crescent moon phase occurs when a small sliver of the moon is illuminated and is growing towards the First Quarter.

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What is the Waning Crescent moon phase?

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The Waning Crescent moon phase occurs when a small sliver of the moon is illuminated and is shrinking towards the New Moon.

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What is the Full Moon phase?

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The Full Moon phase occurs when the entire face of the moon is illuminated and visible from Earth.

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How many main moon phases are there?

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There are four main moon phases: New Moon, First Quarter, Full Moon, and Last Quarter.

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What is the difference between Waxing and Waning?

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Waxing means the moon is growing in visibility, while Waning means the moon is shrinking in visibility.

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What is the Last Quarter moon phase?

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The Last Quarter moon phase occurs when half of the moon is illuminated but is decreasing in visibility, typically one week after the Full Moon.

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What is a New Moon?

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A New Moon occurs when the moon is between the Earth and the Sun, and its illuminated side is facing away from Earth, making it invisible.

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