Moon Phases

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What is a gibbous moon?

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A gibbous moon is a phase of the moon where more than half of the moon's surface is illuminated by sunlight.

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What is a crescent moon?

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A crescent moon is a phase of the moon where less than half of the moon's surface is illuminated by sunlight.

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What is the First Quarter phase of the moon?

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The First Quarter phase is when half of the moon's surface is illuminated and visible from Earth.

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What is the Last Quarter phase of the moon?

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The Last Quarter phase is when the opposite half of the moon's surface is illuminated compared to the First Quarter.

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What does 'waxing' mean in relation to moon phases?

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'Waxing' refers to the period when the illuminated portion of the moon is increasing.

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What does 'waning' mean in relation to moon phases?

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'Waning' refers to the period when the illuminated portion of the moon is decreasing.

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What is the full moon phase?

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The full moon phase occurs when the entire face of the moon is illuminated by sunlight.

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What is a new moon?

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A new moon is a phase where the moon is between the Earth and the Sun, and its illuminated side is facing away from Earth.

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What is the cycle of the moon?

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The cycle of the moon, known as the lunar cycle, lasts about 29.5 days and includes all the phases of the moon.

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What is the primary source of light for the moon?

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The primary source of light for the moon is sunlight.