Moon Phases - PS

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What is a New Moon?

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The New Moon is the phase of the Moon when it is positioned between the Earth and the Sun, making it invisible from Earth.

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What is a Full Moon?

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The Full Moon is the phase of the Moon when it is fully illuminated by the Sun, appearing as a complete circle in the sky.

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What is a Waxing Crescent?

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A Waxing Crescent is the phase of the Moon that occurs after the New Moon, where a small sliver of the Moon becomes visible, increasing in size.

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What is a Waning Crescent?

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A Waning Crescent is the phase of the Moon that occurs after the Third Quarter, where a small sliver of the Moon is visible, decreasing in size.

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What is a Waxing Gibbous?

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A Waxing Gibbous is the phase of the Moon that occurs after the First Quarter, where more than half of the Moon is illuminated and increasing.

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What is a Waning Gibbous?

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A Waning Gibbous is the phase of the Moon that occurs after the Full Moon, where more than half of the Moon is illuminated but decreasing.

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What is the Third Quarter Moon?

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The Third Quarter Moon is the phase where half of the Moon is illuminated and is decreasing in size, occurring after the Full Moon.

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What is the order of the Moon phases?

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The order of the Moon phases is: New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Third Quarter, Waning Crescent.

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What is the significance of the Moon phases?

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The Moon phases affect tides, animal behavior, and can influence human activities and cultural events.

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How long does it take for the Moon to complete one cycle of phases?

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It takes approximately 29.5 days for the Moon to complete one full cycle of phases.