Question 3 - 5 Marks Questions - Chapter 1 Class 6 Geography - The Earth and the Solar System - Geography

Describe the phases of the moon.

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• The phases of the Moon refer to the different shapes of the Moon as seen from Earth during its orbit around the Earth.
• The eight phases of the Moon are New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Third Quarter, and Waning Crescent.

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• During the New Moon phase, the Moon is between the Earth and the Sun, and the side of the Moon facing the Earth is not illuminated by the Sun, making it invisible from Earth.
• During the Full Moon phase, the Moon is on the opposite side of the Earth from the Sun, and the entire side of the Moon facing the Earth is illuminated by the Sun, making it appear as a complete circle.
• The Waxing phases of the Moon refer to the period when the visible portion of the Moon is increasing, while the Waning phases refer to the period when the visible portion of the Moon is decreasing.
• The phases of the Moon have been observed and studied for thousands of years and have played a significant role in many cultures and religions.

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