Predicting Moon Phases Review

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What is the waxing crescent moon phase?

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The waxing crescent is the phase of the moon that occurs after the new moon and before the first quarter. It appears as a small sliver of light on the right side of the moon.

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What is the waning crescent moon phase?

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The waning crescent is the phase of the moon that occurs after the last quarter and before the new moon. It appears as a small sliver of light on the left side of the moon.

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How long does it take for the moon to complete one full cycle of phases?

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About one month, or approximately 29.5 days.

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What is the waxing gibbous moon phase?

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The waxing gibbous is the phase of the moon that occurs after the first quarter and before the full moon. It appears as more than half of the moon is illuminated.

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What is the waning gibbous moon phase?

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The waning gibbous is the phase of the moon that occurs after the full moon and before the last quarter. It appears as more than half of the moon is illuminated but decreasing.

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If today is a full moon, how many days ago was the new moon?

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About 14 days ago.

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If today is a first quarter moon, how many days until the full moon?

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About 14 days.

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What is the first quarter moon phase?

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The first quarter moon is the phase where half of the moon is illuminated and occurs about a week after the new moon.

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What is the last quarter moon phase?

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The last quarter moon is the phase where half of the moon is illuminated and occurs about a week before the new moon.

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What is the difference between waxing and waning?

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Waxing means the illuminated part of the moon is increasing, while waning means it is decreasing.