Moon Phases Practice

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What is a New Moon?

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

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What is a Full Moon?

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The Full Moon is a phase of the moon when it is fully illuminated and visible from Earth, occurring when the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon.

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What are the phases of the Moon?

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The phases of the Moon include New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, and Waning Crescent.

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What does Waxing mean in terms of Moon phases?

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Waxing refers to the period when the visible portion of the Moon is increasing, from New Moon to Full Moon.

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What does Waning mean in terms of Moon phases?

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Waning refers to the period when the visible portion of the Moon is decreasing, from Full Moon to New Moon.

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What is a Waxing Gibbous Moon?

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A Waxing Gibbous Moon is the phase after First Quarter and before Full Moon, where more than half of the Moon is illuminated.

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What is a Waning Gibbous Moon?

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A Waning Gibbous Moon is the phase after Full Moon and before Last Quarter, where more than half of the Moon is still illuminated but decreasing.

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

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

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What is the significance of the Moon's phases in a month?

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The Moon's phases help in tracking time and are significant in various cultures for calendars, agriculture, and festivals.

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What is the Third Quarter Moon?

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The Third Quarter Moon is the phase where half of the Moon is illuminated and it is decreasing, occurring after Waning Gibbous.

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