Moon Phases

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What is a Waning Crescent moon?

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A Waning Crescent moon is a phase of the moon where less than half of the moon is illuminated, and it appears as a thin crescent shape. It occurs after the Full Moon and before the New Moon.

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What is a Waxing Gibbous moon?

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A Waxing Gibbous moon is a phase of the moon where more than half of the moon is illuminated but not yet full. It occurs after the First Quarter and before the Full Moon.

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What is a Waning Gibbous moon?

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A Waning Gibbous moon is a phase of the moon where more than half of the moon is illuminated but decreasing in illumination. It occurs after the Full Moon and before the Last Quarter.

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What is a Waxing Crescent moon?

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A Waxing Crescent moon is a phase of the moon where less than half of the moon is illuminated and increasing in illumination. It occurs after the New Moon and before the First Quarter.

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What does the term 'First Quarter' refer to in moon phases?

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The First Quarter refers to the moon phase where half of the moon is illuminated on the right side as viewed from the Northern Hemisphere.

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What does the term 'Last Quarter' refer to in moon phases?

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The Last Quarter refers to the moon phase where half of the moon is illuminated on the left side as viewed from the Northern Hemisphere.

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What is a New Moon?

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A New Moon is a phase of the moon where the moon is not visible from Earth because it is positioned between the Earth and the Sun.

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What is a Full Moon?

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A Full Moon is a phase of the moon where the entire face of the moon is illuminated and visible from Earth.

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How does the moon's position affect its phases?

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The moon's phases are caused by its position relative to the Earth and the Sun, which determines how much of the moon's surface is illuminated.

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What is the cycle of moon phases called?

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The cycle of moon phases is called a lunar cycle, which lasts about 29.5 days.