Moon phases and eclipse

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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, appearing as a crescent shape.

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What is the order of a lunar eclipse?

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The order of a lunar eclipse is Sun-Earth-Moon.

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How many days does it take for the moon to complete a full cycle?

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It takes approximately 29 days for the moon to go through a complete cycle.

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What is the Waning Crescent moon phase?

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The Waning Crescent is the phase of the moon when it is less than half illuminated and is decreasing in illumination, appearing as a crescent shape.

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What type of eclipse occurs when the Moon comes directly between Earth and the Sun?

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A Solar eclipse occurs when the Moon comes directly between Earth and the Sun.

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What is a lunar eclipse?

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A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth comes 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 passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking all or part of the Sun's light.

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What are the phases of the moon?

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The phases of the moon include New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, and Waning Crescent.

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What is the Full Moon phase?

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The Full Moon phase is when the entire face of the Moon is illuminated by the Sun, appearing as a complete circle.

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What is the difference between a solar and lunar eclipse?

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A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon blocks the Sun, while a lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the Moon.