Moon Phases

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What is a Waning Crescent moon phase?

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A Waning Crescent moon phase occurs when the moon is less than half illuminated and is decreasing in illumination, appearing as a thin crescent shape.

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What is a New Moon?

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A New Moon is the phase of the moon when it is not visible from Earth because the illuminated side is facing away from us.

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What is a Last Quarter moon phase?

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A Last Quarter moon phase occurs when half of the moon is illuminated and is decreasing in illumination, appearing as a half-circle.

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What is a Full Moon?

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A Full Moon is the phase of the moon when it is fully illuminated as seen from Earth, occurring when the Earth is between the sun and the moon.

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What does 'waning' mean in relation to moon phases?

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'Waning' refers to the period when the moon's illumination is decreasing after a Full Moon, leading to phases like the Last Quarter and Waning Crescent.

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What does 'waxing' mean in relation to moon phases?

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'Waxing' refers to the period when the moon's illumination is increasing after a New Moon, leading to phases like the First Quarter and Waxing Gibbous.

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What is a Waxing Crescent moon phase?

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A Waxing Crescent moon phase occurs when the moon is less than half illuminated and is increasing in illumination, appearing as a thin crescent shape.

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What is a First Quarter moon phase?

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A First Quarter moon phase occurs when half of the moon is illuminated and is increasing in illumination, appearing as a half-circle.

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How can you identify a Waning Gibbous moon phase?

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A Waning Gibbous moon phase occurs after a Full Moon when more than half of the moon is illuminated but is decreasing in illumination.

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What is the significance of the moon phases in a lunar cycle?

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The moon phases represent the changing positions of the moon relative to the Earth and the sun, affecting tides and cultural events.