Phases of the Moon

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What is the last quarter phase of the moon?

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The last quarter phase occurs after a full moon when the illuminated part of the moon is decreasing.

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What is the first quarter phase of the moon?

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The first quarter phase occurs before a full moon when the illuminated part of the moon is increasing.

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How long does the moon's cycle last?

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The moon's cycle lasts approximately 28 days.

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What is the moon?

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The moon is Earth's natural satellite, visible because of reflected light from the sun.

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What does it mean to revolve?

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To move in a circular orbit around something.

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What is a gibbous moon?

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A gibbous moon is when more than half of the moon is illuminated but it is not yet full.

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What is a crescent moon?

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A crescent moon is when less than half of the moon is illuminated.

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What is the difference between waxing and waning?

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Waxing refers to the moon's illuminated part increasing, while waning refers to it decreasing.

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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, and its illuminated side is facing away from Earth.

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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.