Moon Phases

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What is the New Moon phase?

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The New Moon phase is when the moon is positioned between the Earth and the Sun, making it invisible from Earth.

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

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Waxing refers to the period when the moon appears to be getting larger, moving from New Moon to Full Moon.

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What phase comes after the Waxing Crescent Moon?

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The phase that comes after the Waxing Crescent Moon is the First Quarter Moon.

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What is the Waning Crescent Moon?

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The Waning Crescent Moon is the phase where the moon appears to be getting smaller, following the Third Quarter and leading to the New Moon.

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How long is a lunar month?

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A lunar month is approximately 29.5 days.

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What is a Full Moon?

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A Full Moon occurs when the entire face of the moon is illuminated by the Sun, making it fully visible from Earth.

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

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Waning refers to the period when the moon appears to be getting smaller, moving from Full Moon to New Moon.

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What is the First Quarter Moon?

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The First Quarter Moon is the phase where half of the moon is illuminated and visible from Earth, occurring after the Waxing Crescent.

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What is the Third Quarter Moon?

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The Third Quarter Moon is the phase where the opposite half of the moon is illuminated compared to the First Quarter, occurring after the Waning Gibbous.

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What is the difference between a Waxing Gibbous and a Waning Gibbous?

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A Waxing Gibbous is when the moon is more than half illuminated and increasing, while a Waning Gibbous is when it is more than half illuminated and decreasing.