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	~~[[File:~~Lunar phase ~~diagram.svg\|thumb\|Diagram~~ of the lunar phases]]		'''Lunar phase''' refers to the shape of the directly sunlit portion of the [[Moon]] as viewed from [[Earth]]. The lunar phases change cyclically as the Moon orbits the Earth, according to the relative positions of the Earth, Moon, and [[Sun]].

	The ~~'''~~lunar ~~phase~~''' or '''~~phase of~~ the Moon~~'''~~ is the ~~shape of~~ the ~~directly sunlit portion~~ of the [[Moon~~]] as viewed~~ from [[Earth]]. ~~The lunar phases change cyclically as~~ the Moon ~~orbits~~ the ~~Earth~~, ~~according to the changing relative positions~~ of the ~~Earth,~~ Moon, ~~and [[Sun]]. This cycle is known as the [[lunar cycle]]~~.		== Phases of the Moon ==
			The lunar cycle is approximately 29.5 days long, during which the Moon goes through several distinct phases:

			=== New Moon ===
			The '''New Moon''' occurs when the Moon is positioned between the Earth and the Sun. During this phase, the side of the Moon that is illuminated by the Sun is facing away from the Earth, making it invisible to observers on Earth.

			=== Waxing Crescent ===
			Following the New Moon, the Moon enters the '''Waxing Crescent''' phase. During this phase, a small sliver of the Moon becomes visible as a crescent shape, growing larger each night.

	== ~~Phases of the Moon~~ ==		=== First Quarter ===
	The ~~primary phases of the Moon are:~~		The '''First Quarter''' phase occurs when half of the Moon's surface is illuminated as seen from Earth. This phase is also known as a "half moon," and it occurs approximately one week after the New Moon.
	* '''~~[[New Moon]]~~'''~~: The~~ Moon is ~~between the~~ Earth ~~and the Sun~~, and the ~~side of the~~ Moon ~~facing Earth is not illuminated~~.
	* '''[[Waxing ~~Crescent]]~~'''~~: A sliver of the Moon becomes visible as it moves away from~~ the ~~Sun.~~		=== Waxing Gibbous ===
	* '''[[First Quarter~~]]''': Half~~ of the Moon is illuminated and ~~visible from Earth~~.		The '''Waxing Gibbous''' phase follows the First Quarter. During this phase, more than half of the Moon is illuminated, and it continues to grow until it becomes a Full Moon.
	* '''[[Waxing Gibbous]]''': More than half of the Moon ~~is illuminated.~~
	* '''[[Full Moon]]'''~~: The~~ entire face of the Moon is illuminated.		=== Full Moon ===
	* '''[[Waning Gibbous]]'''~~: The~~ illumination decreases ~~after a full moon~~.		The '''Full Moon''' occurs when the entire face of the Moon is illuminated by the Sun. This phase happens when the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon, allowing the full sunlit side of the Moon to be visible from Earth.
	* '''[[Last Quarter]]'''~~: Half of the Moon is illuminated~~, ~~opposite to the first quarter.~~
	* '''~~[[Waning Crescent]]~~'''~~: A sliver~~ of the Moon is ~~visible before it moves into~~ the ~~new moon phase again~~.		=== Waning Gibbous ===
			After the Full Moon, the Moon enters the '''Waning Gibbous''' phase. During this phase, the amount of illumination decreases each night.

			=== Last Quarter ===
			The '''Last Quarter''', or '''Third Quarter''', phase occurs when half of the Moon's surface is again illuminated, but the opposite half compared to the First Quarter.

	== ~~Lunar Cycle~~ ==		=== Waning Crescent ===
	The ~~lunar~~ cycle, ~~also known as~~ the ~~[[synodic month]]~~, ~~lasts about 29.53 days. This is the time it takes for~~ the Moon ~~to complete one full orbit around the Earth and return to the same phase~~.		The '''Waning Crescent''' is the final phase before the cycle repeats with the New Moon. During this phase, only a small crescent of the Moon is visible, decreasing each night until the New Moon.

	== ~~Tidal Effects~~ ==		== Causes of Lunar Phases ==
	The ~~gravitational interaction between~~ the ~~Earth and~~ the Moon ~~causes [[tides]] on~~ Earth. The ~~phases~~ of the Moon ~~can affect~~ the ~~height and timing~~ of ~~tides~~, ~~with the highest tides occurring during~~ the ~~new and full moon~~ phases~~, known as [[spring tides]]~~.		The lunar phases are caused by the changing angles of illumination by the Sun as the Moon orbits the Earth. The Moon does not emit its own light; it reflects the light of the Sun. As the Moon travels around the Earth, different portions of its surface are illuminated, creating the phases.

	== Cultural Significance ==		== Cultural Significance ==
	Throughout history, the lunar phases have held significant cultural and religious importance. Many calendars, such as the [[Islamic calendar]], are based on the lunar cycle. ~~Festivals~~ and rituals in ~~various~~ cultures ~~are often aligned with specific lunar phases~~.		Throughout history, the lunar phases have held significant cultural and religious importance. Many calendars, such as the [[Islamic calendar]], are based on the lunar cycle. The Full Moon is often associated with various festivals and rituals in different cultures.

	== ~~Related Pages~~ ==		== Also see ==
			* [[Eclipse]]
			* [[Tide]]
			* [[Lunar calendar]]
	* [[Moon]]		* [[Moon]]
	* [[Earth]]
	* [[Sun]]		* [[Sun]]
	* [[Tide]]
	* [[Spring tide]]
	* [[Islamic calendar]]
	* [[Synodic month]]

	~~== See Also ==~~
	* [[Lunar eclipse]]
	* [[Solar eclipse]]
	* [[Astronomy]]
	* [[Celestial mechanics]]

	~~== References ==~~		{{Lunar phases}}
	{{~~Reflist}}~~

	~~== External Links ==~~
	~~{{Commons category\|~~Lunar phases}}

	[[Category:Astronomy]]		[[Category:Astronomy]]
	[[Category:Moon]]		[[Category:Moon]]
	~~[[Category:Celestial mechanics]]~~
	[[Category:Timekeeping]]		[[Category:Timekeeping]]

	~~{{Astronomy-stub}}~~

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[[file:2024_Moon_Phases_-_Northern_Hemisphere_-_4K.webm|thumb|2024 Moon Phases - Northern Hemisphere - 4K.webm]] [[file:2024_Moon_Phases_-_Southern_Hemisphere_-_4K.webm|thumb|2024 Moon Phases - Southern Hemisphere - 4K.webm|left]] [[file:Moondrop.jpg|thumb|Moondrop]] [[file:Moon_phases_en.jpg|thumb|Moon phases en|left]] [[file:Lunar_libration_with_phase_Oct_2007_(continuous_loop).gif|thumb|Lunar libration with phase Oct 2007 (continuous loop)]] [[file:Moon_phase_0.svg|thumb|Moon phase 0]] '''Lunar phase'''

[[File:Lunar phase diagram.svg|thumb|Diagram of the lunar phases]]

The '''lunar phase''' or '''phase of the Moon''' is the shape of the directly sunlit portion of the [[Moon]] as viewed from [[Earth]]. The lunar phases change cyclically as the Moon orbits the Earth, according to the changing relative positions of the Earth, Moon, and [[Sun]]. This cycle is known as the [[lunar cycle]].

== Phases of the Moon ==
The primary phases of the Moon are:
* '''[[New Moon]]''': The Moon is between the Earth and the Sun, and the side of the Moon facing Earth is not illuminated.
* '''[[Waxing Crescent]]''': A sliver of the Moon becomes visible as it moves away from the Sun.
* '''[[First Quarter]]''': Half of the Moon is illuminated and visible from Earth.
* '''[[Waxing Gibbous]]''': More than half of the Moon is illuminated.
* '''[[Full Moon]]''': The entire face of the Moon is illuminated.
* '''[[Waning Gibbous]]''': The illumination decreases after a full moon.
* '''[[Last Quarter]]''': Half of the Moon is illuminated, opposite to the first quarter.
* '''[[Waning Crescent]]''': A sliver of the Moon is visible before it moves into the new moon phase again.

== Lunar Cycle ==
The lunar cycle, also known as the [[synodic month]], lasts about 29.53 days. This is the time it takes for the Moon to complete one full orbit around the Earth and return to the same phase.

== Tidal Effects ==
The gravitational interaction between the Earth and the Moon causes [[tides]] on Earth. The phases of the Moon can affect the height and timing of tides, with the highest tides occurring during the new and full moon phases, known as [[spring tides]].

== Cultural Significance ==
Throughout history, the lunar phases have held significant cultural and religious importance. Many calendars, such as the [[Islamic calendar]], are based on the lunar cycle. Festivals and rituals in various cultures are often aligned with specific lunar phases.

== Related Pages ==
* [[Moon]]
* [[Earth]]
* [[Sun]]
* [[Tide]]
* [[Spring tide]]
* [[Islamic calendar]]
* [[Synodic month]]

== See Also ==
* [[Lunar eclipse]]
* [[Solar eclipse]]
* [[Astronomy]]
* [[Celestial mechanics]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External Links ==
{{Commons category|Lunar phases}}

[[Category:Astronomy]]
[[Category:Moon]]
[[Category:Celestial mechanics]]
[[Category:Timekeeping]]

{{Astronomy-stub}}

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