Moon Phases

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What is the main reason we see different moon phases?

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The moon phases are caused by the changing positions of the moon, Earth, and Sun, which affect how much of the moon's surface is illuminated by the Sun.

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How long does it take for the moon to revolve around the Earth?

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About 1 month.

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True or False: The Sun revolves around the Earth.

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False.

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What is a New Moon?

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A New Moon is the phase when the moon is between the Earth and the Sun, and we cannot see it from Earth.

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What is a Full Moon?

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A Full Moon is the phase when the entire face of the moon is illuminated by the Sun, making it fully visible from Earth.

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What is a First Quarter Moon?

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A First Quarter Moon is the phase when half of the moon is illuminated and visible from Earth, occurring about a week after the New Moon.

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What is a Third or Last Quarter Moon?

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A Third or Last Quarter Moon is the phase when the opposite half of the moon is illuminated compared to the First Quarter, also occurring about a week after the Full Moon.

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

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'Waxing' refers to the period when the visible portion of the moon is increasing, from New Moon to Full Moon.

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

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'Waning' refers to the period when the visible portion of the moon is decreasing, from Full Moon to New Moon.

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What is a Waxing Crescent Moon?

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A Waxing Crescent Moon is the phase just after the New Moon, where a small sliver of the moon becomes visible.