Phases of the Moon Practice

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What is the waxing crescent moon phase?

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The waxing crescent is the phase of the moon where less than half of the moon is illuminated and is increasing in brightness.

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What moon phase comes after the waxing crescent?

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The moon phase that comes after the waxing crescent is the first quarter.

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What moon phase comes before the waxing crescent?

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The moon phase that comes before the waxing crescent is the new moon.

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How many distinct phases does the moon go through?

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The moon goes through 8 distinct phases.

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What is the duration of one complete rotation of the Earth on its axis?

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It takes 24 hours for the Earth to complete one rotation on its axis.

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What is the full moon phase?

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The full moon phase is when the entire face of the moon is illuminated and appears as a complete circle.

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What is the waning gibbous moon phase?

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The waning gibbous is the phase after the full moon, where more than half of the moon is illuminated but decreasing.

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What is the new moon phase?

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The new moon phase is when the moon is between the Earth and the Sun, and its illuminated side is facing away from the Earth.

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What is the last quarter moon phase?

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The last quarter moon phase is when half of the moon is illuminated and is decreasing in brightness.

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What is the difference between waxing and waning?

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Waxing means the moon is getting brighter (increasing illumination), while waning means it is getting darker (decreasing illumination).