Moon Phases

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What is the first phase of the moon?

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New Moon

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What is the second phase of the moon?

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Waxing Crescent

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What is the third phase of the moon?

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First Quarter

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What is the fourth phase of the moon?

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Waxing Gibbous

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What is the fifth phase of the moon?

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Full Moon

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What is the sixth phase of the moon?

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Waning Gibbous

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What is the seventh phase of the moon?

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Last Quarter

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What is the eighth phase of the moon?

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Waning Crescent

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What causes the phases of the moon?

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The phases of the moon are caused by the changing angles of the Earth, moon, and sun, as the moon orbits the Earth.

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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, known as a lunar month.