Moon Phases Review

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What is the cycle of the moon called?

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The cycle of the moon is called the lunar cycle, which lasts about a month.

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What is the phase of the moon when it is completely illuminated?

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The phase of the moon when it is completely illuminated is called the Full Moon.

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What is the phase of the moon when it is not visible from Earth?

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The phase of the moon when it is not visible from Earth is called the New Moon.

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What is the phase of the moon that appears as a crescent and is increasing in size?

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The phase of the moon that appears as a crescent and is increasing in size is called the Waxing Crescent.

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What is the phase of the moon that appears as a crescent and is decreasing in size?

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The phase of the moon that appears as a crescent and is decreasing in size is called the Waning Crescent.

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What is the phase of the moon that is half illuminated and increasing in size?

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The phase of the moon that is half illuminated and increasing in size is called the First Quarter.

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What is the phase of the moon that is half illuminated and decreasing in size?

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The phase of the moon that is half illuminated and decreasing in size is called the Last Quarter.

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What is the phase of the moon that appears as a gibbous and is increasing in size?

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The phase of the moon that appears as a gibbous and is increasing in size is called the Waxing Gibbous.

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What is the phase of the moon that appears as a gibbous and is decreasing in size?

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The phase of the moon that appears as a gibbous and is decreasing in size is called the Waning Gibbous.

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

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It takes about 29.5 days for the moon to complete one full cycle of phases.