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What are the waxing phases of the moon?

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The waxing phases of the moon are the periods when the visible portion of the moon is increasing. Specifically, these are the First Quarter and Full Moon.

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What are the waning phases of the moon?

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The waning phases of the moon are the periods when the visible portion of the moon is decreasing. Specifically, these are the Last Quarter and New Moon.

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Which hemisphere experiences summer when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted towards the sun?

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The Northern Hemisphere experiences summer when it is tilted towards the sun.

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What moon phase is represented by position #3 in a typical moon phase diagram?

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The First Quarter moon phase is represented by position #3.

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What does the term 'waxing' refer to in relation to the moon?

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Waxing refers to the phases of the moon when it appears to be getting larger, specifically from New Moon to Full Moon.

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What is the opposite of waxing in moon phases?

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The opposite of waxing is waning, which refers to the phases when the moon appears to be getting smaller.

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What is the Full Moon phase?

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The Full Moon phase occurs when the entire face of the moon is illuminated by the sun, making it fully visible from Earth.

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What is the New Moon phase?

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The New Moon phase occurs when the moon is between the Earth and the sun, making it invisible from Earth.

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What is the significance of the First Quarter moon?

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The First Quarter moon is significant because it marks the halfway point between the New Moon and Full Moon, with half of the moon's surface illuminated.

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How does the tilt of the Earth affect seasons?

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The tilt of the Earth on its axis causes different hemispheres to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year, leading to the changing seasons.

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