Moon Phases

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What is a Full Moon?

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A Full Moon is the lunar phase when the entire face of the Moon is illuminated by the Sun, making it appear fully round and bright in the night sky.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What is a Gibbous Moon?

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A Gibbous Moon is a phase where more than half of the Moon's surface is illuminated, but it is not yet a Full Moon.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What is a Crescent Moon?

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A Crescent Moon is a phase where less than half of the Moon's surface is illuminated, appearing as a thin sliver.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What does Waxing mean in relation to the Moon?

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Waxing refers to the phases of the Moon where the illuminated portion is increasing, moving from New Moon to Full Moon.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What does Waning mean in relation to the Moon?

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Waning refers to the phases of the Moon where the illuminated portion is decreasing, moving from Full Moon to New Moon.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What is the difference between Waxing Gibbous and Waning Gibbous?

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A Waxing Gibbous is when the Moon is more than half illuminated and increasing, while a Waning Gibbous is when it is more than half illuminated and decreasing.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What is the First Quarter Moon?

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The First Quarter Moon is the phase where half of the Moon is illuminated and appears as a half-circle, occurring after the New Moon.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What is the Last Quarter Moon?

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The Last Quarter Moon is the phase where half of the Moon is illuminated but the opposite side compared to the First Quarter, occurring before the New Moon.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What does it mean if the Moon is Waxing?

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If the Moon is Waxing, it means that the lighted part of the Moon is increasing, and it can be seen on the right side.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What does it mean if the Moon is Waning?

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If the Moon is Waning, it means that the lighted part of the Moon is decreasing, and it can be seen on the left side.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1