moon phases

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What do you see when in the full moon phase?

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A full moon is completely lit up and appears as a bright circle in the sky.

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What is the name of the phase when half of the moon is lit?

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This phase is called the First Quarter.

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How many phases does the moon go through?

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The moon goes through 8 phases.

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What is the phase called when the moon is not visible?

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This phase is called the New Moon.

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What do we call the phase when the moon is getting bigger?

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This is called the Waxing phase.

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What do we call the phase when the moon is getting smaller?

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This is called the Waning phase.

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What is the phase called when the moon is three-quarters lit?

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This phase is called the Last Quarter.

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What do you see during a crescent moon phase?

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A crescent moon shows a small, curved sliver of light.

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What is the phase called when the moon is fully lit?

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This phase is called the Full Moon.

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What happens during a lunar eclipse?

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The Earth comes between the sun and the moon, blocking the sunlight.