Moon Phases and Formation
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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 from us.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a Sidereal Month?
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A Sidereal Month is the time it takes for the moon to complete one full orbit around the Earth, approximately 27.3 days.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a Synodic Month?
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A Synodic Month is the time it takes for the moon to go through all its phases, approximately 29.5 days.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How many phases does the moon go through?
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The moon goes through 8 distinct phases.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a Full Moon?
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A Full Moon is a phase of the moon when it is fully illuminated as seen from Earth.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a First Quarter Moon?
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A First Quarter Moon is a phase where half of the moon is illuminated, specifically the right side.
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