Lunar Cycle Phases and Characteristics

Front

What causes the Moon to shine in the night sky?

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The Moon shines because it reflects light from the Sun.

Front

What is the first phase of the lunar cycle?

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New Moon

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What is the second phase of the lunar cycle?

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Waxing Crescent

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What is the third phase of the lunar cycle?

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First Quarter

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What is the fourth phase of the lunar cycle?

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Waxing Gibbous

Front

What is the fifth phase of the lunar cycle?

Back

Full Moon

Front

What is the sixth phase of the lunar cycle?

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Waning Gibbous

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What is the seventh phase of the lunar cycle?

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Last Quarter

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What is the eighth phase of the lunar cycle?

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Waning Crescent

Front

How long does it take for the Moon to complete one full lunar cycle?

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About 29.5 days.