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Moongiant is an Astronomy resource site for
both amateur and professional Astronomers. Before heading out with
your telescope to view the night sky check Moongiant for current
Moon phases and Moon location. With our Animated sky and moon calendar
you can view past, future and present sky and moon information.
Moon Giant can also be used as an Astronomy quick reference guild
for Astronomy education and Moon facts. The night sky is a wonderful place to explore,
get a head start with moongiant.
Moon Phase Explanation
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New Moon
- The Moon's unilluminated side is facing the Earth. |
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Waxing Crescent -
The Moon appears to be partly but less than one-half illuminated
by direct sunlight. |
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First Quarter - One-half
of the Moon appears to be illuminated by direct sunlight.
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Waxing Gibbous -
The Moon appears to be more than one-half but not fully illuminated
by direct sunlight. |
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Full Moon - The Moon's
illuminated side is facing the Earth. |
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Waning Gibbous -
The Moon appears to be more than one-half but not fully illuminated
by direct sunlight. |
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Last Quarter - One-half
of the Moon appears to be illuminated by direct sunlight. |
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Waning Crescent -
The Moon appears to be partly but less than one-half illuminated
by direct sunlight. |
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