Moon Phases

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What is the Full Moon?

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The Full Moon is the phase of the moon when it is fully illuminated by the sun, appearing as a complete circle in the sky.

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How long does it take for the lunar cycle to complete?

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The lunar cycle takes about 28 days to complete.

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What does the term 'waning' mean?

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Waning means to appear to get smaller, referring to the decreasing visible portion of the moon.

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What is the First Quarter Moon?

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The First Quarter Moon is the phase where half of the moon is illuminated and appears as a half-circle.

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What is the Last Quarter Moon?

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The Last Quarter Moon, also known as the Third Quarter, is the phase where the moon is again half-illuminated, but the opposite side compared to the First Quarter.

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What is a New Moon?

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A New Moon is the phase when the moon is not visible from Earth because the illuminated side is facing away from us.

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What is a Waning Crescent Moon?

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A Waning Crescent Moon is the phase where a small sliver of the moon is illuminated, decreasing in size as it approaches the New Moon.

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What is a Waxing Gibbous Moon?

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A Waxing Gibbous Moon is the phase where more than half of the moon is illuminated and is increasing in size towards a Full Moon.

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What is a Waxing Crescent Moon?

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A Waxing Crescent Moon is the phase where a small sliver of the moon is illuminated, increasing in size as it approaches the First Quarter.

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What is the difference between a Full Moon and a New Moon?

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A Full Moon is fully illuminated, while a New Moon is not visible because the illuminated side is facing away from Earth.