The Moon

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What causes the moon to have phases?

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The moon has phases because it is orbiting around the Earth.

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How many days does it take for the full moon to become a new moon?

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It takes about 14 days for the full moon to become a new moon.

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Where does the moon get its light?

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The moon gets its light from the Sun.

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What is the name of the moon phase when it is completely dark?

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The name of this moon phase is 'new'.

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What is the name of the moon phase when it is fully illuminated?

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The name of this moon phase is 'full'.

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What is a crescent moon?

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A crescent moon is a phase where only a small part of the moon is lit up.

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What is a quarter moon?

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A quarter moon is a phase where half of the moon is lit up.

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How many main phases does the moon have?

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The moon has four main phases: new, first quarter, full, and last quarter.

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What is the shape of the moon during a full moon?

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The shape of the moon during a full moon is a complete circle.

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What happens to the moon's appearance over a month?

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The moon's appearance changes as it goes through its phases over about 29.5 days.