Lunar Phases

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What are lunar phases?

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Lunar phases are the different appearances of the Moon as seen from Earth, caused by the changing positions of the Moon, Earth, and Sun.

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How long does it take for the Moon to complete one full orbit around the Earth?

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It takes the Moon an average of 29.5 days to revolve around the Earth.

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What is the term for the path that one object takes around another object?

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Orbit.

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What does it mean if the Moon is in a waxing phase?

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In a waxing phase, the visible light of the Moon is increasing, and the light appears on the right side.

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What does it mean if the Moon is in a waning phase?

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In a waning phase, the visible light of the Moon is decreasing, and the light appears on the left side.

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What is the first phase of the lunar cycle?

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New Moon.

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What is the phase of the Moon when it is fully illuminated?

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Full Moon.

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What phase comes after the New Moon?

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Waxing Crescent.

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What phase comes after the Full Moon?

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Waning Gibbous.

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What is the term for the Moon's position when it is half illuminated and increasing in light?

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First Quarter.