Moon Phases

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What is the New Moon phase?

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The New Moon phase occurs when the Moon is between the Earth and the Sun, making it invisible from Earth because its lighted side faces away from us.

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What does the term 'Waning' refer to in moon phases?

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Waning describes the phases that occur after a full moon, during which the visible lighted side of the Moon decreases in size.

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What moon phase occurs 10 days after a New Moon?

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Waxing Gibbous is the moon phase that occurs 10 days after a New Moon.

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What is the Axis of the Earth?

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The Axis is an imaginary vertical line that cuts through the center of the Earth and around which the Earth spins.

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What is meant by Earth's Revolution?

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Earth's Revolution refers to its yearlong elliptical orbit around the Sun.

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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 is the difference between Waxing and Waning?

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Waxing refers to the phases where the Moon's visible light increases, while Waning refers to the phases where the visible light decreases.

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What is a Gibbous Moon?

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A Gibbous Moon is a phase where more than half of the Moon is illuminated but it is not yet full.

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What is the Last Quarter Moon?

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The Last Quarter Moon is the phase where half of the Moon is illuminated and it is decreasing in size after a Full 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 it is increasing in size after a New Moon.