Moon phases

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What are the changes in the moon's appearance called?

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Phases

Front

How long does the cycle of the moon last?

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About a month

Front

What does a full moon mean?

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All of the moon's face is visible.

Front

What is the name of the moon phase when no moon is visible?

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New Moon

Front

What is the name of the moon phase when half of the moon's face is visible?

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First Quarter

Front

What is the name of the moon phase when the moon is less than half visible?

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Last (or 3rd) Quarter

Front

What is the term for the different shapes of the moon we see?

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Moon phases

Front

What happens during a new moon?

Back

The moon is not visible from Earth.

Front

What is the opposite of a new moon?

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Full Moon

Front

How many main phases does the moon have?

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Four main phases: New Moon, First Quarter, Full Moon, Last Quarter