Phases of the moon

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What is the first phase of the lunar cycle?

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New Moon

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How long does it take for the Moon to complete its cycle?

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1 month

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What is the third phase of the lunar cycle?

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First Quarter

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What is the fourth phase of the lunar cycle?

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Waxing Gibbous

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Can we see the light shining on the Moon during the New Moon phase?

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No, we cannot see the light.

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What is a Full Moon?

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The phase when the entire face of the Moon is illuminated.

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What does Waxing mean in the lunar cycle?

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It means the Moon is getting bigger or more illuminated.

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What does Waning mean in the lunar cycle?

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It means the Moon is getting smaller or less illuminated.

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What is a Waxing Gibbous Moon?

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A phase where more than half of the Moon is illuminated but not full.

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What is a Waning Gibbous Moon?

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A phase where more than half of the Moon is illuminated but is decreasing.