Retake - Moon Phases

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What is the New Moon phase?

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The New Moon phase is when the moon is not visible from Earth because it is positioned between the Earth and the Sun.

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What is a Gibbous Moon?

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A Gibbous Moon is a phase where more than half of the moon's surface is illuminated, but it is not yet full.

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What is a Crescent Moon?

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A Crescent Moon is a phase where less than half of the moon's surface is illuminated.

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What happens during a Full Moon?

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During a Full Moon, the entire face of the moon is illuminated and visible from Earth.

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What is the difference between a Waxing and Waning Moon?

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

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What is a Waning Crescent Moon?

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A Waning Crescent Moon is a phase where the moon is less than half illuminated and decreasing in visibility.

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What is a Waxing Gibbous Moon?

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A Waxing Gibbous Moon is a phase where the moon is more than half illuminated and increasing in visibility.

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How many main phases does the moon have?

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The moon has eight main phases: New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, and Waning Crescent.

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What is the First Quarter Moon?

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The First Quarter Moon is when half of the moon's surface is illuminated and visible from Earth.

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What is the Last Quarter Moon?

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The Last Quarter Moon is when the opposite half of the moon's surface is illuminated compared to the First Quarter.