Moon Phases Practice

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What is the Last Quarter Moon phase?

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The Last Quarter Moon phase is when half of the Moon is illuminated and appears as a half-circle, occurring about a week after the Full Moon.

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What is a Full Moon?

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A Full Moon occurs when the entire face of the Moon is illuminated by the Sun, making it appear completely round.

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What does a Crescent Moon look like?

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A Crescent Moon is when a small section of the Moon is illuminated, resembling a thin sliver or arc.

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What is the time it takes for the Moon to orbit the Earth?

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About 1 month.

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What is a Gibbous Moon?

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A Gibbous Moon is when more than half of the Moon is illuminated but it is not yet a Full Moon.

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What are Moon Phases?

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Moon Phases are the different appearances of the Moon as seen from Earth, caused by the changing positions of the Moon, Earth, and Sun.

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What is the New Moon phase?

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The New Moon phase occurs when the Moon is between the Earth and the Sun, and the side of the Moon facing Earth is not illuminated.

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How many main phases does the Moon have?

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The Moon has four main phases: New Moon, First Quarter, Full Moon, and Last Quarter.

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What is the First Quarter Moon phase?

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The First Quarter Moon phase is when half of the Moon is illuminated and appears as a half-circle, occurring about a week after the New Moon.

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What is the difference between a Crescent Moon and a Gibbous Moon?

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A Crescent Moon is less than half illuminated, while a Gibbous Moon is more than half illuminated.