Moon Phases

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What is the new moon phase?

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The new moon phase occurs when the moon is positioned between the Earth and the Sun, making it invisible from Earth.

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What are the phases of the moon?

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The phases of the moon are the different appearances of the moon as it orbits the Earth, including new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, third quarter, and waning crescent.

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How many phases does the moon go through?

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The moon goes through 8 distinct phases.

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What is a waxing crescent moon?

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A waxing crescent moon is the phase where a small sliver of the moon is illuminated, increasing in size as it approaches the first quarter.

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What is a waning gibbous moon?

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A waning gibbous moon is the phase after a full moon, where more than half of the moon is illuminated but decreasing in size.

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What is the full moon phase?

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The full moon phase occurs when the entire face of the moon is illuminated by the Sun, making it fully visible from Earth.

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What is a third quarter moon?

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A third quarter moon is the phase where half of the moon is illuminated and decreasing, occurring after the full moon.

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What is a waxing gibbous moon?

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A waxing gibbous moon is the phase where more than half of the moon is illuminated and increasing in size, occurring before the full moon.

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What does 'waning' mean in moon phases?

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'Waning' refers to the period when the illuminated portion of the moon is decreasing.

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What does 'waxing' mean in moon phases?

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'Waxing' refers to the period when the illuminated portion of the moon is increasing.

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