Moon Phase Diagram Practice

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What is a Full Moon?

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A Full Moon is the lunar phase when the Moon is fully illuminated by the Sun, appearing as a complete circle in the sky.

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What is a New Moon?

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A New Moon is the lunar phase when the Moon is not visible from Earth because it is positioned between the Earth and the Sun.

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What is a Quarter Moon?

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A Quarter Moon is the lunar phase when half of the Moon is illuminated, occurring at the first and third quarters of the lunar cycle.

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What is a Gibbous Moon?

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A Gibbous Moon is the lunar phase when more than half of the Moon is illuminated but it is not yet a Full Moon.

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What are the main phases of the Moon?

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

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What is the position of the Moon during a Full Moon?

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During a Full Moon, the Moon is on the opposite side of the Earth from the Sun.

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What is the position of the Moon during a New Moon?

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During a New Moon, the Moon is between the Earth and the Sun.

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How does the Moon's position affect its phases?

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The Moon's phases are determined by its position relative to the Earth and the Sun, affecting how much of its surface is illuminated.

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What is the difference between a Waxing and Waning Moon?

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A Waxing Moon is when the illuminated part of the Moon is increasing, while a Waning Moon is when it is decreasing.

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What is a Crescent Moon?

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A Crescent Moon is the lunar phase when less than half of the Moon is illuminated, appearing as a thin sliver.