Moon Phases

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What are the phases of the moon?

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The phases of the moon include: new, crescent, quarter, gibbous, and full.

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What is the new moon phase?

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The new moon phase is when the moon is not visible from Earth.

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What is the first phase of the moon?

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The first phase of the moon is the new moon.

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How long does it take for the moon to complete one cycle around the Earth?

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It takes about 28 days for the moon to complete one cycle around the Earth.

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What is a crescent moon?

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A crescent moon is a phase where less than half of the moon is illuminated.

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What is a gibbous moon?

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A gibbous moon is a phase where more than half of the moon is illuminated.

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What is a full moon?

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A full moon is when the entire face of the moon is illuminated and visible from Earth.

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What is a waning moon?

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A waning moon is when the illuminated part of the moon is decreasing.

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What is a waxing moon?

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A waxing moon is when the illuminated part of the moon is increasing.

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What is the difference between a waxing crescent and a waning crescent?

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A waxing crescent is increasing in illumination, while a waning crescent is decreasing.