Predicting Moon Phases 2024
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are the phases of the Moon?
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The phases of the Moon are the different shapes of the Moon as seen from Earth, which change in a cycle of about 29.5 days. The main phases are New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, and Waning Crescent.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a New Moon?
Back
A New Moon occurs when the Moon is positioned between the Earth and the Sun, making it invisible from Earth.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a Full Moon?
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A Full Moon occurs when the Earth is between the Moon and the Sun, allowing the entire face of the Moon to be illuminated.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does 'Waxing' mean in terms of Moon phases?
Back
'Waxing' refers to the period when the visible portion of the Moon is increasing, moving from New Moon to Full Moon.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does 'Waning' mean in terms of Moon phases?
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'Waning' refers to the period when the visible portion of the Moon is decreasing, moving from Full Moon to New Moon.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How long does it take for the Moon to complete one full cycle of phases?
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It takes about 29.5 days for the Moon to complete one full cycle of phases.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the significance of the Moon's orbit around Earth?
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The Moon's orbit around Earth causes the different phases of the Moon, as the angle of sunlight changes the way we see the Moon from Earth.
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