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Lunation
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The complete cycle of moon phases beginning with the new moon and ending with the next new moon. Lunation has an average duration of 29.5 days.
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New Moon
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The moon's not visible in the sky. Except during a solar eclipse!
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Waxing Crescent
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The moon's less than one-half illuminated by the sun but less than one quarter illuminated. The waxing crescent occurs when the moon is illumination is increasing.
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First Quarter
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The moon's one-half illuminated by the sun. The first quarter occurs when the moon is illumination is increasing.
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Waxing Gibbous
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The moon's more than one-half illuminated by the sun but not completely illuminated. The waxing gibbous occurs when the moon is illumination is increasing.
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Full Moon
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The moon's totally visible in the sky. Except during a lunar eclipse!
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Waning Gibbous
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The moon's more than one-half illuminated by the sun but not completely illuminated. The waning gibbous occurs when the moon is illumination is decreasing.
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Last Quarter
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The moon's one-half illuminated by the sun. The last quarter occurs when the moon is illumination is decreasing.
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Waning Crescent
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The moon's less than one-half illuminated by the sun but less than one quarter illuminated. The waning crescent occurs when the moon is illumination is decreasing.
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