Moon Phases

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What is the waxing gibbous phase?

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The waxing gibbous phase is when the moon appears to be more than half illuminated and is increasing in size.

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What does 'waxing' mean in relation to moon phases?

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'Waxing' refers to the phases of the moon when it appears to be getting larger.

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What is the new moon phase?

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The new moon phase is when the moon is not visible from Earth because it is between the Earth and the Sun.

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How long does the moon cycle last?

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The moon cycle lasts about one month.

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What is the waning gibbous phase?

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The waning gibbous phase is when the moon appears to be more than half illuminated but is decreasing in size.

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What is the full moon phase?

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

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What does 'waning' mean in relation to moon phases?

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'Waning' refers to the phases of the moon when it appears to be getting smaller.

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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 it is decreasing in size.

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What is the waxing crescent phase?

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The waxing crescent phase is when the moon is less than half illuminated and is increasing in size.

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What is the waning crescent phase?

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The waning crescent phase is when the moon is less than half illuminated and is decreasing in size.