Moon Phases

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What are the eight primary phases of the moon?

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New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, Waning Crescent.

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What is the definition of a Waxing Gibbous moon phase?

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A Waxing Gibbous moon phase occurs when more than half of the moon is illuminated and is increasing in illumination.

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What is the definition of a Waning Crescent moon phase?

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A Waning Crescent moon phase occurs when less than half of the moon is illuminated and is decreasing in illumination.

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What does it mean when the moon is waxing?

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When the moon is waxing, it is increasing in illumination, moving from New Moon to Full Moon.

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What does it mean when the moon is waning?

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When the moon is waning, it is decreasing in illumination, moving from Full Moon to New Moon.

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

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It takes approximately 29.5 days for the moon to complete one full cycle of phases.

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What is the appearance of the moon during a Full Moon phase?

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During a Full Moon phase, the entire face of the moon is illuminated and appears as a complete circle.

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What is the appearance of the moon during a New Moon phase?

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During a New Moon phase, the moon is not visible from Earth as it is positioned between the Earth and the Sun.

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What is the significance of the First Quarter moon phase?

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The First Quarter moon phase occurs when half of the moon is illuminated and is a key point in the lunar cycle.

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What is the significance of the Last Quarter moon phase?

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The Last Quarter moon phase occurs when half of the moon is illuminated but is decreasing in illumination.

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