Phases of the Moon

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What is the New Moon phase?

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The New Moon phase occurs when the Moon is positioned between the Earth and the Sun, making it invisible from Earth.

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What is the Full Moon phase?

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The Full Moon phase occurs when the Earth is between the Moon and the Sun, allowing the entire face of the Moon to be illuminated.

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What does Waxing Gibbous mean?

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Waxing Gibbous is the phase of the Moon when it is more than half illuminated but not yet full.

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What does Waning Gibbous mean?

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Waning Gibbous is the phase of the Moon when it is more than half illuminated but decreasing in illumination.

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What is the First Quarter phase?

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The First Quarter phase occurs when half of the Moon is illuminated and visible from Earth, typically a week after the New Moon.

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What is the Last Quarter phase?

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The Last Quarter phase occurs when half of the Moon is illuminated and visible from Earth, typically a week after the Full Moon.

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What is a Waxing Crescent?

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A Waxing Crescent is the phase of the Moon that occurs just after the New Moon, where a small sliver of the Moon begins to be illuminated.

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What is a Waning Crescent?

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A Waning Crescent is the phase of the Moon that occurs just before the New Moon, where a small sliver of the Moon is still visible but decreasing.

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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 approximately 29.5 days for the Moon to complete one full cycle of phases.

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What is the significance of the Moon's phases in relation to Earth?

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The Moon's phases affect tides on Earth due to the gravitational pull of the Moon.