Moon Phases

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What does waning mean?

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Waning means getting SMALLER.

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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.

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What is a full moon?

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A full moon is when the entire face of the moon is illuminated and visible from Earth.

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What does waxing mean?

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Waxing means getting BIGGER.

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What is the first quarter moon?

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The first quarter moon is a phase where half of the moon is illuminated and visible.

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What is a waxing crescent moon?

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A waxing crescent moon is a phase where a small sliver of the moon is illuminated and is increasing in size.

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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 is decreasing in size.

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Does the moon produce its own light?

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No, the moon does not produce light; it reflects light from the sun.

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What is the shape of the moon during a new moon?

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The moon is invisible during a new moon.

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What is the shape of the moon during a full moon?

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The moon appears as a complete circle during a full moon.