What is a gibbous moon?
Lunar Phases

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A gibbous moon is a phase of the moon that shows more than half of the bright side.
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What keeps the moon in orbit around the Earth?
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The Earth's gravitational pull on the moon keeps it in orbit.
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How long does it take for the moon to complete one full cycle of phases?
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It takes about 29 days for the moon to complete one full cycle of phases.
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How many days after a first quarter moon do we see a third quarter moon?
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We see a third quarter moon about 14 days after a first quarter moon.
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What is the phase of the moon when it is completely illuminated?
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The phase of the moon when it is completely illuminated is called a full moon.
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What is a new moon?
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A new moon is a phase of the moon when it is not visible from Earth because the illuminated side is facing away.
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What does waxing mean in relation to the moon?
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Waxing refers to the phase of the moon when it is increasing in illumination, moving from new moon to full moon.
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