Name That Phase! LEVEL 3

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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 is the Full Moon phase?

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The Full Moon phase occurs when the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon, allowing the entire face of the Moon to be illuminated.

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What does Waxing Gibbous mean?

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Waxing Gibbous is the phase of the Moon when it is more than half illuminated but not yet full, occurring after the First Quarter.

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What does Waning Gibbous mean?

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Waning Gibbous is the phase of the Moon when it is more than half illuminated but decreasing in illumination, occurring after the Full Moon.

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What is the First Quarter phase?

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The First Quarter phase occurs when half of the Moon's surface is illuminated, and it is one quarter of the way through its cycle.

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What is the Last Quarter phase?

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The Last Quarter phase occurs when half of the Moon's surface is illuminated, but it is decreasing in illumination, three-quarters of the way through its cycle.

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What is a Waxing Crescent?

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A Waxing Crescent is the phase of the Moon when a small sliver is illuminated, occurring after the New Moon.

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What is a Waning Crescent?

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A Waning Crescent is the phase of the Moon when a small sliver is illuminated, occurring just before the New Moon.

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How does the Moon's position affect its phases?

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The Moon's phases are determined by its position relative to the Earth and the Sun, affecting how much of its surface is illuminated.

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What is the cycle of Moon phases called?

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The cycle of Moon phases is called the lunar cycle, which lasts about 29.5 days.