Moon Phases

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What are the phases of the moon?

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New, Crescent, Quarter, Gibbous, Full.

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What is a Crescent Moon?

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A phase of the moon when a small section facing Earth is lighted.

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What is the cycle of moon phases called?

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Phases.

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List the correct order of moon phases starting from New Moon.

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

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What does the moon do around the Earth?

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Revolves.

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What is a Full Moon?

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A phase of the moon when the entire face is illuminated.

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What is a New Moon?

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A phase of the moon when it is not visible from Earth.

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What does Waxing mean in terms of moon phases?

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It refers to the moon getting larger, moving from New Moon to Full Moon.

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What does Waning mean in terms of moon phases?

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It refers to the moon getting smaller, moving from Full Moon to New Moon.

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What is a Gibbous Moon?

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A phase of the moon when more than half but not all of the moon is illuminated.