Phases of the Moon

Introduction

• Discussion on how the moon looks different at various times.
• Explanation that the moon goes through phases, changing its appearance from Earth.

Overview of Moon Phases

• There are eight phases of the moon.
• These phases impact the visible shape of the moon from Earth.

Phase 1: New Moon

• The moon is positioned between the Earth and the sun.
• During this phase, the moon is not visible because it does not reflect sunlight toward Earth.

Waxing Phases

• Waxing means growing.
• The moon begins waxing after a new moon and continues until a full moon.

Phase 2: Waxing Crescent

• Less than half of the moon appears lit.
• In the Northern Hemisphere, lit on the right side.

Phase 3: First Quarter

• Half of the moon appears lit.
• Indicates one-quarter of the lunar cycle is completed.
• In the Northern Hemisphere, lit on the right side.

Phase 4: Waxing Gibbous

• More than half-lit but not fully lit.
• In the Northern Hemisphere, lit on the right side.

Phase 5: Full Moon

• The moon is completely lit and appears as a full circle.
• Marks the end of the waxing period; the moon cannot grow any more.

Waning Phases

• Waning means shrinking.
• Begins after a full moon and continues until it is no longer visible.

Phase 6: Waning Gibbous

• More than half-lit.
• In the Northern Hemisphere, lit on the left side.

Phase 7: Last Quarter

• Half of the moon appears lit.
• Indicates three-quarters of the lunar cycle is completed.
• In the Northern Hemisphere, lit on the left side.

Phase 8: Waning Crescent

• Less than half-lit.
• In the Northern Hemisphere, lit on the left side.

Recap

• The moon goes through all eight phases in about one month.
• Understanding moon phases: new, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full, waning gibbous, last quarter, and waning crescent.

Conclusion

• Encouragement to share the knowledge of moon phases.
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