Moon Phases

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What happens when the moon wanes?

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The moon goes from a full moon back to a new moon and seems to get smaller in size.

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What is a new moon?

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A new moon is a phase where the moon appears invisible from Earth.

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What is the correct order of the first five phases of the moon?

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The correct order is: new, crescent, quarter, gibbous, full.

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Why does the moon appear bigger than planets or stars?

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The moon appears bigger because planets and stars are farther away.

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What does a crescent moon look like?

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A crescent moon appears as a thin sliver of light.

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What is a full moon?

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A full moon is when the entire face of the moon is illuminated.

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What is a quarter moon?

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A quarter moon is when half of the moon is illuminated.

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What is a gibbous moon?

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A gibbous moon is when more than half of the moon is illuminated but it is not yet full.

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How long does it take for the moon to complete all its phases?

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It takes about 29.5 days for the moon to complete all its phases.

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What causes the different phases of the moon?

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The different phases of the moon are caused by the moon's position relative to the Earth and the Sun.