Lunarhases

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What is a lunar phase?

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A lunar phase is the appearance of the Moon from Earth at a specific time, determined by the relative positions of the Earth, Moon, and Sun.

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What are the main lunar phases?

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The main lunar phases are New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Third Quarter, and Waning Crescent.

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What does 'waxing' mean in lunar phases?

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'Waxing' refers to the period when the visible portion of the Moon is increasing, moving from New Moon to Full Moon.

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What does 'waning' mean in lunar phases?

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'Waning' refers to the period when the visible portion of the Moon is decreasing, moving from Full Moon to New Moon.

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When does a Full Moon occur?

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

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What lunar phase occurs during a solar eclipse?

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A solar eclipse can only occur during a New Moon phase.

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What is the appearance of the Moon during a Waning Crescent phase?

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During a Waning Crescent phase, a small sliver of the Moon is illuminated, decreasing in size until the New Moon.

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What is the appearance of the Moon during a Waxing Gibbous phase?

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During a Waxing Gibbous phase, more than half of the Moon is illuminated and is increasing in size towards a Full Moon.

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What is the significance of the First Quarter phase?

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In the First Quarter phase, half of the Moon is illuminated, and it is one of the key phases in the lunar cycle.

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What is the difference between a New Moon and a Full Moon?

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A New Moon occurs when the Moon is between the Earth and the Sun, while a Full Moon occurs when the Earth is between the Moon and the Sun.