Moon Phases and Eclipse Review Game

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What is a waxing moon?

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A waxing moon is the phase of the moon when it is becoming more illuminated, moving from new moon to full moon.

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What is a waning moon?

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A waning moon is the phase of the moon when it is decreasing in illumination, moving from full moon to new moon.

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What does a waxing crescent look like?

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A waxing crescent moon appears as a small sliver of light on the right side, growing larger each night.

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What does a waning crescent look like?

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A waning crescent moon appears as a small sliver of light on the left side, getting smaller each night.

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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 is illuminated but it is not yet full.

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What is a solar eclipse?

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A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, blocking the sun's light.

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When does a solar eclipse occur?

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A solar eclipse only happens during a new moon.

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What is a full moon?

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A full moon is the phase when the entire face of the moon is illuminated, appearing as a complete circle.

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What is the difference between a waxing gibbous and a waning gibbous?

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A waxing gibbous is increasing in illumination, while a waning gibbous is decreasing in illumination.

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What is the order of moon phases starting from new moon?

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The order is: New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, Waning Crescent.