Moon Phases

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What are the phases of the Moon?

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The phases of the Moon include New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, and Waning Crescent.

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What causes the Moon's phases?

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The Moon's phases are caused by the amount of sunlight reflected onto the Moon from the Sun as it orbits Earth.

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What is a Crescent Moon?

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A Crescent Moon is when a small section of the Moon facing Earth is lighted.

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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.

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What is a New Moon?

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A New Moon occurs when the Moon is between the Earth and the Sun, and the side of the Moon facing Earth is not illuminated.

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What is a Waxing Gibbous Moon?

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A Waxing Gibbous Moon is when more than half of the Moon is illuminated and is increasing in illumination.

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What is a Waning Gibbous Moon?

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A Waning Gibbous Moon is when more than half of the Moon is illuminated but is decreasing in illumination.

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What is a First Quarter Moon?

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A First Quarter Moon occurs when half of the Moon is illuminated and is increasing in illumination.

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What is a Last Quarter Moon?

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A Last Quarter Moon occurs when half of the Moon is illuminated and is decreasing in illumination.

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What is a galaxy?

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A galaxy is a huge collection of stars, gases, and dust that is classified by shape.