Moondust and Dreams: A Celestial Journey 2023

Moon phases are the changing appearance of the Moon as viewed from Earth due to its varying position in relation to the Sun. The main phases are New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, and Waning Crescent. These phases occur due to the illumination of different parts of the Moon's surface by the Sun's light. The cycle takes about 29.5 days to complete, known as a lunar month.