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The Moon In The Texas Sky
What Are The Phases And Why Do We Have Phases?
Phases are the changes in the bright part of the moon (the white side).
The shape of the moon changes because the moon orbits the Earth.
The shape of the moon depends on the Moon's position in relation to the Sun and the Earth.
New Moon
Waxing Crescent
First Quarter
Waxing Gibbous
Full Moon
Waning Gibbous
Last Quarter
Waning Crescent
After the Waning Crescent, the cycle starts all over again with the New Moon.
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