Moon phases

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What is the new moon?

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The new moon is a phase when the moon cannot be seen at all.

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How long does it take for the moon to orbit the Earth?

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It takes about 27.3 days for the moon to make one complete cycle around the Earth.

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What does gibbous mean?

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Gibbous means more than half of the moon is visible but not all of it.

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What is a waxing gibbous moon?

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A waxing gibbous moon is a phase where more than half of the moon is visible and it is getting bigger.

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What does waning mean?

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Waning means the moon's shape appears to get smaller.

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What is a full moon?

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A full moon is a phase when all of the moon is visible.

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What is a waxing crescent moon?

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A waxing crescent moon is a phase where a small part of the moon is visible and it is getting bigger.

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What is a waning crescent moon?

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A waning crescent moon is a phase where a small part of the moon is visible and it is getting smaller.

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What is the difference between waxing and waning?

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Waxing means the moon is getting bigger, while waning means the moon is getting smaller.

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What is the shape of the moon during a full moon?

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During a full moon, the shape of the moon is a complete circle.