Moon Phases

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What does rotation mean?

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Rotation means to spin or turn.

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What is a Crescent Moon?

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A Crescent Moon is when a small section of the Moon facing Earth is lighted.

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What phase is the moon in when it is completely dark?

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The moon is in the New Moon phase.

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What is the Last Quarter Moon?

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The Last Quarter Moon, also known as the third quarter, is when half of the Moon is illuminated and is decreasing in light.

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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 and visible from Earth.

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What is the First Quarter Moon?

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The First Quarter Moon is when half of the Moon is illuminated and is increasing in light.

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What are Moon Phases?

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Moon Phases are the different stages of the Moon's appearance as it orbits Earth, including New Moon, Crescent Moon, First Quarter, Full Moon, and Last Quarter.

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

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It takes about 29.5 days for the Moon to complete one cycle of phases.

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What is the difference between a New Moon and a Full Moon?

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A New Moon is when the Moon is not visible from Earth, while a Full Moon is when the entire face of the Moon is illuminated.

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What happens during a Lunar Eclipse?

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A Lunar Eclipse occurs when the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon, causing the Earth's shadow to cover the Moon.

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