6th Grade Moon Phases

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What is a Waxing Crescent Moon?

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A Waxing Crescent Moon is the phase of the moon where a small sliver of light is visible, increasing in size as it approaches the First Quarter.

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What does a Full Moon look like?

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A Full Moon appears as a complete bright circle in the night sky, fully illuminated by the sun.

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What is a First Quarter Moon?

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A First Quarter Moon is when half of the moon is illuminated and visible from Earth, appearing as a half-circle.

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What is a New Moon?

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A New Moon occurs when the moon is between the Earth and the sun, making it invisible from Earth.

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How many main moon phases are there?

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There are 8 main moon phases: New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, and Waning Crescent.

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What is a Waning Crescent Moon?

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A Waning Crescent Moon is the phase where the visible light of the moon is decreasing, appearing as a small sliver.

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What is a Waning Gibbous Moon?

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A Waning Gibbous Moon is when more than half of the moon is illuminated but is decreasing in size.

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What is a Waxing Gibbous Moon?

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A Waxing Gibbous Moon is when more than half of the moon is illuminated and is increasing in size.

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What causes the different phases of the moon?

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The different phases of the moon are caused by the relative positions of the Earth, moon, and sun, affecting how much of the moon's surface is illuminated.

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What is the significance of the moon phases in a month?

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The moon phases help track time and are significant in various cultures for calendars, agriculture, and festivals.