Moon Phases

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What is a waning crescent moon?

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A waning crescent moon is a phase of the moon where less than half of the moon is illuminated, and it is decreasing in illumination. It appears as a thin crescent shape.

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What is a waxing crescent moon?

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A waxing crescent moon is a phase of the moon where less than half of the moon is illuminated, and it is increasing in illumination. It appears as a thin crescent shape.

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What is a waning gibbous moon?

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A waning gibbous moon is a phase of the moon where more than half of the moon is illuminated, and it is decreasing in illumination. It appears as a large, rounded shape.

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What is a waxing gibbous moon?

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A waxing gibbous moon is a phase of the moon where more than half of the moon is illuminated, and it is increasing in illumination. It appears as a large, rounded shape.

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What does the term '1st Quarter moon' refer to?

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The 1st Quarter moon is the phase of the moon where half of the moon is illuminated, and it appears as a half-circle. It is lit on the right side.

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What is the position of the moon during a full moon?

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During a full moon, the entire face of the moon is illuminated, and it appears as a complete circle.

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What is the position of the moon during a new moon?

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During a new moon, the moon is between the Earth and the Sun, and it is not visible from Earth because the illuminated side is facing away.

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How many main phases does the moon go through?

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The moon goes through four main phases: new moon, first quarter, full moon, and last quarter.

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What is the difference between waxing and waning?

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Waxing refers to the moon phases where the illuminated part is increasing, while waning refers to the phases where the illuminated part is decreasing.

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What is the third quarter moon?

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The third quarter moon is the phase of the moon where half of the moon is illuminated, and it appears as a half-circle. It is lit on the left side.