Moon Phases

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What is a waning gibbous moon?

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A waning gibbous moon is a phase of the moon that occurs after a full moon, where more than half of the moon is illuminated but not fully.

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What does it mean for the Earth to revolve around the sun?

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Revolving means that the Earth moves in a circular path around the sun, completing one full orbit in about 365 days.

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What is a waxing crescent moon?

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A waxing crescent moon is a phase of the moon that occurs after a new moon, where a small sliver of the moon is illuminated and increasing.

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How long does it take for the Earth to complete one revolution around the sun?

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It takes about 365 days for the Earth to complete one revolution around the sun.

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

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Waning means that the visible portion of the moon is getting smaller.

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What is a full moon?

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A full moon is a phase of the moon when it is fully illuminated by the sun, appearing as a complete circle.

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What is the first quarter moon?

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The first quarter moon is a phase where half of the moon is illuminated and appears as a half-circle.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis, while revolution is the movement of the Earth around the sun.

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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 changing positions of the moon, Earth, and sun, affecting how much of the moon's surface is illuminated.

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What is a new moon?

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A new moon is a phase of the moon when it is not visible from Earth because it is between the Earth and the sun.