Moon Phases

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What is the Full Moon?

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The Full Moon is a phase of the moon when it appears as a bright round circle in the sky, fully illuminated by the sun.

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How much of the moon is always lit?

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Half of the moon is always lit by the sun, regardless of the phase we see from Earth.

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How long does the moon phase cycle take to repeat?

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The moon phase cycle repeats approximately every 29 days.

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What phase comes after the New Moon?

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The phase that comes after the New Moon is the Waxing Crescent.

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What is the source of the moon's light?

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The moon's light comes from the sun, which reflects off the moon's surface.

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What is a New Moon?

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A New Moon is a phase of the moon when it is not visible from Earth because it is between the Earth and the sun.

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What is a First Quarter Moon?

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A First Quarter Moon is a phase where half of the moon is illuminated and appears as a half-circle.

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What is a Last Quarter Moon?

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A Last Quarter Moon is a phase where the opposite half of the moon is illuminated compared to the First Quarter.

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What is a Waxing Gibbous Moon?

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A Waxing Gibbous Moon is a phase where more than half of the moon is illuminated but it is not yet a Full Moon.

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What is a Waning Gibbous Moon?

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A Waning Gibbous Moon is a phase where more than half of the moon is illuminated but it is decreasing towards the Last Quarter.