Phases of the Moon

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What is the main reason we see different phases of the Moon?

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The angle at which we see the lit Moon as it revolves around the Earth.

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How much of the Moon is always reflecting light from the Sun?

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Half of the Moon is always illuminated; it's just not always facing Earth.

Front

What is the duration of a complete Moon cycle?

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Around 1 month.

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What phase of the Moon occurs at position #5 in the lunar cycle?

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Full Moon.

Front

List the phases of the Moon in order from new to full.

Back

New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Third Quarter, Waning Crescent.

Front

What is a New Moon?

Back

The phase of the Moon when it is between the Earth and the Sun, and not visible from Earth.

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What is a Full Moon?

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The phase of the Moon when it is on the opposite side of the Earth from the Sun, fully illuminated.

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What is a Waxing Crescent Moon?

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The phase after the New Moon when a small sliver of the Moon becomes visible.

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What is a Waning Gibbous Moon?

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The phase after a Full Moon when the visible portion of the Moon starts to decrease.

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What is the Third Quarter Moon?

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The phase of the Moon when half of it is illuminated and it is decreasing in visibility.