Moon Phases Review

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How many phases does the moon go through?

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The moon goes through 8 phases.

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What is the name of the moon phase when it is fully illuminated?

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The moon phase when it is fully illuminated is called the Full Moon.

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Which moon phase is when you can't see the moon at all?

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The moon phase when you can't see the moon at all is called the New Moon.

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What is the name of the moon phase that appears as a thin crescent before the first quarter?

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The moon phase that appears as a thin crescent before the first quarter is called the Waxing Crescent.

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What is the name of the moon phase that appears as a thin crescent after the last quarter?

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The moon phase that appears as a thin crescent after the last quarter is called the Waning Crescent.

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What is the name of the moon phase that occurs after the New Moon and before the Full Moon?

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The moon phase that occurs after the New Moon and before the Full Moon is called the Waxing Gibbous.

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What is the name of the moon phase that occurs after the Full Moon and before the New Moon?

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The moon phase that occurs after the Full Moon and before the New Moon is called the Waning Gibbous.

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How long does the moon cycle last?

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The cycle of the moon lasts about a month.

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What is the term for the moon phase when it is half illuminated and increasing in illumination?

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The term for the moon phase when it is half illuminated and increasing in illumination is the First Quarter.

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What is the term for the moon phase when it is half illuminated and decreasing in illumination?

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The term for the moon phase when it is half illuminated and decreasing in illumination is the Last Quarter.