moon phases

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How many phases does the moon go through?

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8

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How long does it take for the Earth to complete one rotation?

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24 hours

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How long is a lunar month?

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29.5 days

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Define Waxing.

Back

Moon is increasing and light part appears to be growing.

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What is the last quarter moon phase?

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The phase where the left half of the moon is illuminated.

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What is the full moon phase?

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The phase where the entire face of the moon is illuminated.

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What is the new moon phase?

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The phase where the moon is not visible from Earth.

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What is the first quarter moon phase?

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The phase where the right half of the moon is illuminated.

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What is a gibbous moon?

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A phase where more than half of the moon is illuminated but not full.

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What is the difference between waxing and waning?

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Waxing means the moon is getting larger; waning means it is getting smaller.