Moon Phases

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What is a full moon?

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A full moon is the lunar phase when the entire face of the moon is illuminated by the sun, making it appear round and bright in the night sky.

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What is a new moon?

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A new moon is the lunar phase when the moon is positioned between the Earth and the sun, making it invisible from Earth.

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What is a waxing crescent moon?

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A waxing crescent moon is the phase that occurs after a new moon, where a small sliver of the moon becomes visible and increases in size.

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What is a first quarter moon?

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A first quarter moon is the phase where half of the moon is illuminated and visible from Earth, occurring about a week after the new moon.

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What is a waxing gibbous moon?

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A waxing gibbous moon is the phase that occurs after the first quarter, where more than half of the moon is illuminated but not yet full.

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What is a full moon's significance in culture?

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Full moons are often associated with various cultural events, festivals, and folklore, symbolizing completion and illumination.

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What is a waning gibbous moon?

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A waning gibbous moon is the phase that occurs after a full moon, where the illuminated portion of the moon begins to decrease.

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What is a third quarter moon?

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A third quarter moon is the phase where the opposite half of the moon is illuminated compared to the first quarter, occurring about three weeks after the new moon.

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What is a waning crescent moon?

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A waning crescent moon is the phase that occurs just before a new moon, where a small sliver of the moon is visible and decreasing in size.

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How long does it take for the moon to complete all its phases?

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It takes approximately 29.5 days for the moon to complete all its phases, known as a lunar month.