Moon Phases

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What is the moon's gravitational pull?

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The moon's gravitational pull is the force that tugs on water, causing high and low tides.

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How often does a full moon occur?

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A full moon happens every 30 days.

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What causes the phases of the moon?

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The phases of the moon are caused by its orbit around the Earth.

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What is the first quarter phase of the moon?

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The first quarter phase is when half of the moon is illuminated and visible from Earth.

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What is the waxing crescent phase of the moon?

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The waxing crescent phase is when a small sliver of the moon is illuminated and is growing larger.

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What is a new moon?

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A new moon is when the moon is between the Earth and the sun, and it is not visible from Earth.

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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 and visible from Earth.

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What is the last quarter phase of the moon?

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The last quarter phase is when the opposite half of the moon is illuminated compared to the first quarter.

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What is a waning gibbous moon?

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A waning gibbous moon is when more than half of the moon is illuminated but is decreasing in size.

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What is an orbit?

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An orbit is the path that the moon takes as it travels around the Earth.