Moon Phases

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What are the eight phases of the moon?

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New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, Waning Crescent.

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What does it mean when the moon is waxing?

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The moon is getting larger in appearance, moving from New Moon to Full Moon.

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What does it mean when the moon is waning?

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The moon is getting smaller in appearance, moving from Full Moon to New Moon.

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True or False: The moon is always half lit by the sun.

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True.

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What is the term for the path of the moon around the Earth?

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Orbit.

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How long does it take for the moon to complete one full cycle of phases?

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About 29.5 days.

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What is a lunar eclipse?

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A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth is 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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A solar eclipse occurs when the moon is between the sun and the Earth, blocking the sun's light.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation is the spinning of an object on its axis, while revolution is the movement of one object around another.

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What is the significance of the moon's phases in relation to Earth?

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The moon's phases affect tides on Earth and are important for various cultural and agricultural practices.

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