Moon Phases

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What are the eight phases of the Moon?

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New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, Waning Crescent.

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What is a Waxing Crescent Moon?

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A phase of the Moon where the illuminated part is increasing, appearing as a thin crescent shape.

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What is a Waning Crescent Moon?

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A phase of the Moon where the illuminated part is decreasing, also appearing as a thin crescent shape.

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What is a Full Moon?

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A phase of the Moon when it is fully illuminated as seen from Earth.

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What is a New Moon?

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A phase of the Moon when it is not visible from Earth because the illuminated side is facing away.

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What is a Waxing Gibbous Moon?

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A phase of the Moon where more than half of the Moon is illuminated and the illumination is increasing.

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What is a Waning Gibbous Moon?

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A phase of the Moon where more than half of the Moon is illuminated and the illumination is decreasing.

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What is a First Quarter Moon?

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A phase of the Moon where half of the Moon is illuminated and the illumination is increasing.

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What is a Last Quarter Moon?

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A phase of the Moon where half of the Moon is illuminated and the illumination is decreasing.

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

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About 29.5 days.