What are the phases of the Moon?: Quick Facts

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Diagram showing the phases of the Moon as it orbits Earth, with labeled positions for new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, last quarter, and waning crescent. The Sun is on the right, and arrows illustrate sunlight direction, while angles indicate the Moon's position relative to Earth and Sun at each phase.

Waning gibbous moon

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