Moon Phases Practice

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What is the First Quarter Moon?

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The First Quarter Moon is a phase where half of the Moon is illuminated and visible from Earth, occurring about a week after the New Moon.

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How long does it take for the Moon to orbit the Earth?

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About 1 month.

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What is a Full Moon?

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A Full Moon is a phase where the entire face of the Moon is illuminated and visible from Earth, occurring when the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon.

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What is the Third Quarter Moon?

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The Third Quarter Moon is a phase where the opposite half of the Moon is illuminated compared to the First Quarter, also known as the Last Quarter.

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What is a Crescent Moon?

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A Crescent Moon is a phase where a small section of the Moon facing Earth is illuminated, appearing as a thin sliver.

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What are Moon Phases?

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Moon Phases are the different appearances of the Moon as seen from Earth, caused by the changing positions of the Moon, Earth, and Sun.

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What is a New Moon?

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A New Moon is a phase where the Moon is between the Earth and the Sun, and the side of the Moon facing Earth is not illuminated.

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What causes the Moon Phases?

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The Moon Phases are caused by the relative positions of the Moon, Earth, and Sun, which change as the Moon orbits Earth.

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What is the difference between a Full Moon and a New Moon?

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A Full Moon is fully illuminated, while a New Moon is not visible from Earth because the illuminated side is facing away.

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How many main phases does the Moon have?

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The Moon has four main phases: New Moon, First Quarter, Full Moon, and Third Quarter.