Moon Phases

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What are the phases of the moon?

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The phases of the moon include new, crescent, quarter, gibbous, and full.

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What is the source of the moon's light?

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The sun is the source of the moon's light.

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What is a Solar Eclipse?

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A Solar Eclipse occurs when the moon is lined up exactly between the sun and Earth.

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What is a Crescent Moon?

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A Crescent Moon is when a small section of the Moon facing Earth is lighted.

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What part of the moon do we see from Earth?

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We see the same side of the moon from Earth.

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What is a Full Moon?

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A Full Moon occurs when the entire face of the moon is illuminated.

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What is a New Moon?

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A New Moon occurs when the moon is between the Earth and the sun, and its illuminated side is facing away from Earth.

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What does Gibbous mean in relation to the moon?

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Gibbous refers to the phase of the moon when more than half of it is illuminated but not yet full.

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What is a Quarter Moon?

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A Quarter Moon occurs when half of the moon is illuminated.

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What is the difference between a First Quarter and a Third Quarter Moon?

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A First Quarter Moon is when the right half is illuminated, while a Third Quarter Moon is when the left half is illuminated.