Lunar Phases

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What does the Moon do around the Earth?

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The Moon revolves around the Earth.

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What are the 'waning' moon phases?

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The 'waning' moon phases are the 6th (Waning Gibbous) and 8th (Waning Crescent) phases.

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What phase of the moon is visible when the moon is at position 3?

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The phase is the first quarter.

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What is the name of the moon phase that is a Waxing Crescent?

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A Waxing Crescent is the phase where the illuminated part of the Moon is increasing.

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What is the name of the moon phase that is a Waning Gibbous?

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A Waning Gibbous is the phase where the illuminated part of the Moon is decreasing.

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What is a new moon?

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A new moon is when the Moon is between the Earth and the Sun, and its illuminated side is facing away from the Earth.

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What is a full moon?

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A full moon occurs when the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon, and the entire illuminated side of the Moon is visible.

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What is the difference between waxing and waning?

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Waxing means the illuminated part of the Moon is increasing, while waning means it is decreasing.

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How many main phases does the Moon have?

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The Moon has eight main phases.

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What is the first phase of the lunar cycle?

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The first phase is the New Moon.