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 as seen from Earth, appearing as a complete circle.

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What is a Crescent Moon?

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A Crescent Moon is a phase of the Moon when only a small section of the Moon facing Earth is lighted, resembling a thin sliver.

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What are Moon Phases?

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Moon Phases are the different shapes of the Moon as seen from Earth, which change in a cycle lasting about a month.

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What is the Last Quarter Moon?

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The Last Quarter Moon, also known as the Third Quarter, is a phase where half of the Moon is illuminated and appears as a semicircle.

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How long does the Moon cycle last?

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The cycle of the Moon lasts about a month, approximately 29.5 days.

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What is a New Moon?

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

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What happens during a Full Moon?

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During a Full Moon, the entire face of the Moon is illuminated by the Sun, making it bright and visible at night.

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What is the shape of the Moon during the First Quarter?

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During the First Quarter, half of the Moon is illuminated and appears as a semicircle.

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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, while a New Moon is not visible because the illuminated side is facing away from Earth.

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What causes the Moon phases?

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The Moon phases are caused by the changing positions of the Moon, Earth, and Sun, affecting how much of the Moon's surface is illuminated.

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