Moon Phases

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What is a waxing crescent?

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A moon phase that starts to become visible again, showing only a curved edge of the moon's side.

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What is the third quarter moon phase?

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The phase of the moon when it is three-quarters of the way through its orbit, and we see half of the moon lighted.

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What is the first quarter moon phase?

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The moon is a quarter of the way around the Earth, and you can see the right half of the moon.

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What is a waning crescent?

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A moon phase that shows the least of its curved edge of the moon's side.

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What does waning mean in terms of moon phases?

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Waning means the moon appears to be getting smaller.

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What is a full moon?

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The phase of the moon in which we see the entire moon lighted, and it appears bright and round.

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What is a new moon?

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The moon phase that occurs when the Moon is between Earth and the Sun, at which point the Moon cannot be seen.

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What is a gibbous moon?

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A moon phase where the illuminated portion is greater than half but not a full moon.

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What is the difference between waxing and waning?

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Waxing means the moon appears to be getting bigger, while waning means it appears to be getting smaller.

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What is the significance of the moon's phases?

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The moon's phases are important for understanding its position relative to Earth and the Sun, affecting tides and cultural events.

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