How many main phases does the Moon go through in its monthly cycle?

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What causes the Moon to have phases?

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During which phase of the Moon is the illuminated portion increasing?

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During which phase of the Moon is the illuminated portion decreasing?

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During a ___, the Moon appears completely dark from Earth.

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Which phase of the Moon occurs when the Sun, Earth, and Moon form a right angle?

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True or false: The Moon goes through a complete cycle of phases roughly every 29.5 days.

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What is the phase of the Moon when it is positioned between the Earth and the Sun?

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Which Moon phase has this description: Only a small sliver of the Moon is visible, and it's increasing?

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A ___ Moon occurs when half of the Moon's surface is illuminated, and it's increasing.

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Which phase of the Moon occurs between the first quarter and full Moon phases?

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True or false: A lunar eclipse can only occur during a full Moon.

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What phase of the Moon occurs when the Moon is positioned on the opposite side of the Earth from the Sun?

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During a ___ Moon, half of the Moon is illuminated, and it's decreasing.

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Which phase of the Moon occurs between the last quarter and new Moon phases?

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The end is approaching! Put the following Moon phases in the correct order.

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You're almost at the end! What is the name given to the line dividing the illuminated and dark halves of the Moon?

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Here's the final question: a solar eclipse occurs when the Moon is in which phase?

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