Moon Phases

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What are the phases of the moon?

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The phases of the moon are the different appearances of the moon as seen from Earth, which include new moon, crescent, first quarter, gibbous, full moon, and back through gibbous, last quarter, and crescent.

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What happens during a new moon?

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During a new moon, the moon is positioned between the Earth and the Sun, making it invisible from Earth.

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What does it mean when the moon is waxing?

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When the moon is waxing, it is moving from a new moon towards a full moon, meaning more of the moon's surface is illuminated each night.

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What does it mean when the moon is waning?

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When the moon is waning, it is moving from a full moon back to a new moon, meaning less of the moon's surface is illuminated each night.

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How does the moon produce light?

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The moon does not produce its own light; it reflects sunlight.

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What is a crescent moon?

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A crescent moon is a phase where less than half of the moon is illuminated, appearing as a thin sliver.

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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 not yet full.

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What does the term 'quarter moon' refer to?

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A quarter moon refers to the phase where half of the moon is illuminated, which occurs twice in the lunar cycle: first quarter and last quarter.

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What is the order of the first five phases of the moon?

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The correct order is: new, crescent, quarter, gibbous, full.

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What is the full moon phase?

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The full moon phase occurs when the entire face of the moon is illuminated by the Sun, making it fully visible from Earth.

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