Moon Phases

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What is a Full Moon?

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A Full Moon is the phase of the moon when it is fully illuminated as seen from Earth, occurring when the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon.

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What is a Waning Gibbous Moon?

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A Waning Gibbous Moon is the phase that occurs after a Full Moon, where more than half of the Moon is illuminated but not fully.

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What is a Waning Crescent Moon?

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A Waning Crescent Moon is the phase that occurs just before a New Moon, where a small sliver of the Moon is illuminated.

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What is a Waxing Gibbous Moon?

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A Waxing Gibbous Moon is the phase that occurs after the First Quarter, where more than half of the Moon is illuminated and increasing.

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What is a New Moon?

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A New Moon is the phase of the moon when it is not visible from Earth because it is between the Earth and the Sun.

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How long does it take for the Moon to go from New Moon to Full Moon?

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It takes approximately 14 days for the Moon to go from New Moon to Full Moon.

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What is the lunar cycle?

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The lunar cycle is the period it takes for the Moon to go through all its phases, which is about 29.5 days.

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What is the First Quarter Moon?

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The First Quarter Moon is the phase where half of the Moon is illuminated and is the first phase after the New Moon.

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What is the Last Quarter Moon?

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The Last Quarter Moon is the phase where half of the Moon is illuminated, occurring after the Full Moon.

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What happens during a lunar eclipse?

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During a lunar eclipse, the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon, causing the Earth's shadow to cover the Moon.