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Lunar Phases
The different shapes the moon appears to take as it orbits the Earth, including New Moon, Crescent, and Full Moon.
Waxing
The period when the visible portion of the moon is increasing, leading up to a Full Moon.
Waning
The period when the visible portion of the moon is decreasing, following a Full Moon.
New Moon
The lunar phase when the moon is between the Earth and the Sun, and is not visible from Earth.
Full Moon
The lunar phase when the entire face of the moon is illuminated by the Sun.
Reflective Light
The concept that the moon does not produce its own light but reflects sunlight.
Spotlight Analogy
The comparison of the moon to a performer in a spotlight, emphasizing its role in reflecting sunlight.
Crescent Moon
The phase of the moon when it is less than half illuminated and appears as a thin sliver.
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