moon phases

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What is the waxing gibbous phase?

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The waxing gibbous phase is when more than half of the moon's surface is illuminated and is increasing in brightness.

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What does it mean when the moon is waning?

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When the moon is waning, it means that its illuminated part is decreasing in size.

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How long does the moon cycle last?

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The moon cycle lasts about one month.

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What is the difference between a gibbous moon and a crescent moon?

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A gibbous moon shows more than half of the bright side of the moon, while a crescent moon shows less than half.

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What is the new moon phase?

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The new moon phase is when the moon is between the Earth and the Sun, and its illuminated side is facing away from the Earth.

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What is a full moon?

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A full moon occurs when the entire face of the moon is illuminated by the Sun.

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What does the term 'crescent' refer to in moon phases?

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Crescent refers to the moon phase where less than half of the moon's surface is illuminated.

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What happens during the last quarter moon phase?

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During the last quarter moon phase, half of the moon's surface is illuminated, and it is decreasing in brightness.

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What is the significance of the moon's phases?

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The moon's phases help us understand its position relative to the Earth and the Sun, affecting tides and natural cycles.

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How can you identify a waxing crescent moon?

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A waxing crescent moon is visible shortly after the new moon and appears as a thin sliver of light on the right side.