Various Types - Phases of the Moon

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New moon, Waxing crescent, First quarter, Waxing gibbous, Full moon, Waning gibbous, Third quarter, Waning crescent

New moon

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Modified Saturday, 24 November 2007 15:24

Description: The new moon is the phase of the moon in which the moon is completely dark. During this phase, the moon is located on the same side of the Earth as the Sun.

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Waxing crescent

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Modified Saturday, 24 November 2007 15:19

Description: The waxing crescent is the phase of the moon in which the moon is less than half full and it is becoming brighter.

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First quarter

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Modified Saturday, 24 November 2007 15:22

Description: The first quarter is the phase of the moon in which the moon is half full and it is becoming brighter.

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Waxing gibbous

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Modified Saturday, 24 November 2007 15:22

Description: The waxing gibbous is the phase of the moon in which the moon is more than half full and it is becoming brighter.

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Full moon

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Modified Saturday, 24 November 2007 15:15

Description: The full moon is the phase of the moon in which the moon is completely bright. During this phase, the moon is located on the opposite side of the Earth than the Sun.

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Waning gibbous

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Modified Saturday, 24 November 2007 15:23

Description: The waning gibbous is the phase of the moon in which the moon is more than half full and it is becoming darker.

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Third quarter

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Modified Saturday, 24 November 2007 15:13

Description: The third quarter is the phase of the moon in which the moon is half full and it is becoming darker.

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Waning crescent