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 causes the different phases of the Moon?

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The different phases of the Moon are caused by the angle at which we see the lit Moon as it revolves around the 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 Sun and the Moon, allowing the entire face of the Moon to be illuminated.

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What is a waning crescent moon?

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A waning crescent moon is the phase where less than half of the Moon is illuminated, and it is decreasing in size.

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What is a waxing crescent moon?

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A waxing crescent moon is the phase where less than half of the Moon is illuminated, and it is increasing in size.

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What is the third quarter moon phase?

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The third quarter moon phase occurs when half of the Moon is illuminated and is decreasing in size.

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What is the first quarter moon phase?

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The first quarter moon phase occurs when half of the Moon is illuminated and is increasing in size.

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How long does it take for the Moon to complete all its phases?

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It takes about 29.5 days for the Moon to complete all its phases, known as a lunar month.

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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 positioned between the Earth and the Sun.

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What is the position of the Moon during a full moon?

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During a full moon, the Earth is positioned between the Sun and the Moon.