Moon Phases

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What is the moon?

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The moon is a natural satellite of Earth.

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What happens during a spring tide?

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During a spring tide, the Sun, Moon, and Earth form a straight line.

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How long does the moon cycle last?

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The cycle of the moon lasts about a month.

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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 on the right side.

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Which side is lit during the 1st Quarter moon?

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The right side of the moon is lit during the 1st Quarter.

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What are the four main phases of the moon?

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The four main phases of the moon are New Moon, First Quarter, Full Moon, and Last Quarter.

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What is a lunar month?

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A lunar month is the time it takes for the moon to complete one full cycle of phases, approximately 29.5 days.

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What is a New Moon?

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A New Moon is a phase where the moon is not visible from Earth because it is between the Earth and the Sun.

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What is a Full Moon?

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A Full Moon is a phase where the entire face of the moon is illuminated and visible from Earth.

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What is the Last Quarter moon?

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The Last Quarter moon is a phase where half of the moon is illuminated on the left side.

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