Moon Phases

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What are the phases of the Moon in order?

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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 causes the Moon's phases?

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The amount of sunlight reflected onto the Moon from the Sun.

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What is a Full Moon?

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A Full Moon is when the side of the Moon facing Earth appears fully lit.

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What is a New Moon?

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A New Moon is when the Moon is between the Earth and the Sun, and the side facing Earth is not illuminated.

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What is a Waxing Crescent?

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A Waxing Crescent is the phase after a New Moon, where a small sliver of the Moon is illuminated.

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What is a Waning Crescent?

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A Waning Crescent is the phase before a New Moon, where a small sliver of the Moon is illuminated on the opposite side.

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What is a First Quarter Moon?

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A First Quarter Moon is when half of the Moon is illuminated and visible from Earth.

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What is a Last Quarter Moon?

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A Last Quarter Moon is when the opposite half of the Moon is illuminated compared to the First Quarter.

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What is a Waxing Gibbous?

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

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What is a Waning Gibbous?

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

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