Moon Phases and Eclipses

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What phase of the moon occurs during a solar eclipse?

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New moon.

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Which moon phase is represented by the number 4 in the waxing cycle?

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Waxing gibbous moon.

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What phase of the moon occurs during a lunar eclipse?

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Full moon.

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Why can we see the Moon from Earth?

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The Moon reflects sunlight.

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What happens to moonlight during waning phases?

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Moonlight decreases.

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What is a lunar eclipse?

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An event where the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, causing the Earth's shadow to cover the Moon.

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What is a solar eclipse?

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An event where the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth, blocking the Sun's light.

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What are the two types of eclipses?

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Solar eclipse and lunar eclipse.

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What is the difference between waxing and waning?

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Waxing refers to the moon phases where the visible portion of the moon increases, while waning refers to the phases where it decreases.

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What is a crescent moon?

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A phase of the moon where less than half of the Moon is illuminated.