Moon phases

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What is the Full Moon?

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The Full Moon is a phase of the Moon when it is fully illuminated by the Sun, appearing as a complete circle in the sky.

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What is a New Moon?

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The New Moon is a phase of the Moon when it is not visible from Earth because the illuminated side is facing away from us.

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What does Waxing mean in relation to the Moon?

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Waxing refers to the phases of the Moon when it appears to be getting larger, from New Moon to Full Moon.

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What does Waning mean in relation to the Moon?

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Waning refers to the phases of the Moon when it appears to be getting smaller, from Full Moon to New Moon.

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What is the First Quarter Moon?

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The First Quarter Moon is a phase where half of the Moon is illuminated and visible from Earth, occurring about a week after the New Moon.

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What is the Last Quarter Moon?

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The Last Quarter Moon is a phase where the opposite half of the Moon is illuminated compared to the First Quarter, occurring about a week after the Full Moon.

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What is a Waxing Gibbous Moon?

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

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What is a Waning Crescent Moon?

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A Waning Crescent Moon is a phase that occurs after the Last Quarter and before the New Moon, where a small sliver of the Moon is visible.

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How many main phases does the Moon have?

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The Moon has four main phases: New Moon, First Quarter, Full Moon, and Last Quarter.

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What is the difference between a Full Moon and a New Moon?

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A Full Moon is fully illuminated and visible, while a New Moon is not visible at all because the illuminated side is facing away from Earth.