Mystery Science unit test

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What is the Waxing Crescent moon phase?

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The Waxing Crescent is the phase of the moon when it is less than half illuminated and is increasing in illumination. It appears as a thin crescent shape.

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What is a solar system?

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A solar system is a collection of celestial bodies, including a star and the objects that revolve around it, such as planets, moons, asteroids, and comets.

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What is a telescope?

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A telescope is an instrument that allows us to observe distant objects in space, such as stars, planets, and galaxies.

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What is the Waning Gibbous moon phase?

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The Waning Gibbous is the phase of the moon when it is more than half illuminated but decreasing in illumination. It appears as a large, rounded shape.

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What are constellations?

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Constellations are imaginary shapes or patterns formed by groups of stars in the night sky, often named after mythological figures or animals.

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What is the Full Moon phase?

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The Full Moon is the phase of the moon when it is fully illuminated and appears as a complete circle in the sky.

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What is the Third Quarter moon phase?

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The Third Quarter is the phase of the moon when half of it is illuminated and it is decreasing in illumination, appearing as a half-circle.

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What is the difference between waxing and waning moon phases?

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Waxing phases are when the moon's illumination is increasing, while waning phases are when the moon's illumination is decreasing.

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What is a planet?

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A planet is a large celestial body that orbits a star, is spherical in shape, and has cleared its orbit of other debris.

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What is an asteroid?

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An asteroid is a small rocky body that orbits the sun, primarily found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.