MOON PHASES

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What is a gibbous moon?

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A gibbous moon is a phase of the moon where more than half of the moon's surface is illuminated by the sun.

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What is a crescent moon?

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A crescent moon is a phase of the moon where less than half of the moon's surface is illuminated by the sun.

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What does waxing mean in relation to moon phases?

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Waxing refers to the phases of the moon where it appears to be getting larger.

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What does waning mean in relation to moon phases?

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Waning refers to the phases of the moon where it appears to be getting smaller.

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What is the first quarter moon phase?

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The first quarter moon phase occurs when half of the moon is illuminated and is increasing in brightness.

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What is the last quarter moon phase?

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The last quarter moon phase occurs when half of the moon is illuminated and is decreasing in brightness.

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How often does a full moon occur?

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A full moon occurs approximately every 29.5 days.

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What is the new moon phase?

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The new moon phase occurs when the moon is between the Earth and the sun, and its illuminated side is facing away from the Earth.

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True or False: The moon is always half lit by the sun.

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True. The moon is always half lit by the sun, but we see different portions of it depending on its phase.

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What is the duration between two consecutive full moons?

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The duration between two consecutive full moons is about 29.5 days.