Phases of the Moon

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What is the lunar cycle?

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The lunar cycle, also known as the moon cycle, is the period it takes for the Moon to go through all its phases, which is approximately 28 days or one month.

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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 phase of the Moon occurs when it is fully illuminated?

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The Full Moon phase occurs when the Moon is fully illuminated by the Sun.

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What is a New Moon?

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A New Moon is the phase when the Moon is directly between the Earth and the Sun, making it invisible from Earth.

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What does 'waxing' mean in relation to the Moon?

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'Waxing' refers to the phases of the Moon when it is increasing in illumination, from New Moon to Full Moon.

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What does 'waning' mean in relation to the Moon?

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'Waning' refers to the phases of the Moon when it is decreasing in illumination, from Full Moon to New Moon.

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How long does it take for the Moon to go from New Moon to Full Moon?

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It takes approximately 14 days for the Moon to go from New Moon to Full Moon.

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What is the phase of the Moon one week after the New Moon?

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The phase of the Moon one week after the New Moon is the First Quarter.

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What is the phase of the Moon one week before the Full Moon?

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The phase of the Moon one week before the Full Moon is the Last Quarter.

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What is a Waxing Crescent Moon?

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A Waxing Crescent Moon is the phase that occurs after the New Moon, where a small sliver of the Moon is illuminated and increasing.