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Concerning the lunar month of approximately 29.53 days as viewed from Earth, the lunar phase or Moon phase is the shape of the Moon's directly sunlit portion, which can be expressed quantitatively using areas or angles, or described qualitatively using the terminology of the four major phases (new moon, first quarter, full moon, last quarter) and four minor phases (waxing crescent, waxing gibbous, waning gibbous, and waning crescent).

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The Moon has a Solid Core Like the Earth

For the 1st time, scientists confirm the moon has a solid iron 'heart' just like Earth

The moon has a hidden tide that pulls on Earth's magnetosphere, new study reveals

The Quadrantid meteor shower, one of winter's best shows, peaks late tonight (Jan. 3). However, the best time to view the shower is a few hours before sunrise tomorrow morning (Jan. 4) after the Moon has set. The shower's zenithal hourly rate is expected to be about 110 meteors per hour.

The first cubesat to fly and operate at the Moon has successfully arrived

Our moon has been slowly drifting away from Earth over the past 2.5 billion years

Our moon has been drifting away from Earth since the last 2.5 billion years

Our moon has been slowly drifting away from Earth over the past 2.5 billion years

Pluto's Moon Has a Mysterious Red North Pole, And We May Finally Know Why