The Moon

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What is the New Moon phase?

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

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What does it mean when the moon is gibbous?

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A gibbous moon means that the majority of the moon is lit up, approximately 75%.

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During which moon phase is the moon not visible in the night sky?

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The moon is not visible during the New Moon phase.

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What is a Lunar Eclipse?

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A Lunar Eclipse occurs when the Earth is between the sun and the moon, causing the Earth's shadow to cover the moon.

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What is a Full Moon?

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A Full Moon is a phase of the moon when it is fully illuminated and visible from Earth.

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What is a Solar Eclipse?

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A Solar Eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, blocking the sun's light.

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What is a Crescent Moon?

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A Crescent Moon is a phase where only a small sliver of the moon is illuminated, less than 50%.

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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.

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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.

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What is the difference between a Total Eclipse and a Partial Eclipse?

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A Total Eclipse means the sun or moon is completely covered, while a Partial Eclipse means only part of it is covered.