Phases of the Moon Practice

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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 is the Full Moon phase?

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The Full Moon phase occurs when the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon, allowing the entire face of the Moon to be illuminated.

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What is illuminating the Moon?

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The Moon is illuminated by sunlight, which reflects off its surface.

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What does it mean when the Moon is waning?

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When the Moon is waning, it appears to get smaller in size, moving from Full Moon to New Moon.

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What does it mean when the Moon is waxing?

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When the Moon is waxing, it appears to get larger in size, moving from New Moon to Full Moon.

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What is a waxing crescent Moon?

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A waxing crescent Moon is the phase where a small sliver of the Moon is illuminated, increasing in size.

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What is a waning crescent Moon?

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A waning crescent Moon is the phase where a small sliver of the Moon is illuminated, decreasing in size.

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What is a waxing gibbous Moon?

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A waxing gibbous Moon is the phase where more than half of the Moon is illuminated and increasing.

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What is a waning gibbous Moon?

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A waning gibbous Moon is the phase where more than half of the Moon is illuminated and decreasing.

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What is the difference between a crescent and gibbous Moon?

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A crescent Moon has less than half of its surface illuminated, while a gibbous Moon has more than half illuminated.