Understanding the Lunar Phases
The moon is a fascinating celestial body, and its phases have intrigued humans for centuries. 🌙 From the reflective crescent to the glorious full moon, learn about each phase and what makes it special:
- New Moon: The beginning of the lunar cycle. The moon is between Earth and the sun, making it nearly invisible.
- Waxing Crescent: A sliver of the moon starts to appear as it moves away from the sun.
- First Quarter: Half of the moon is illuminated, creating a stunning half-circle.
- Waxing Gibbous: More than half is illuminated, inching closer to being full.
- Full Moon: The entire face of the moon is illuminated, shining brightly in the night sky.
- Waning Gibbous: The light begins to fade, but still more than half remains visible.
- Last Quarter: Another half-moon, opposite of the first quarter.
- Waning Crescent: The final stages of the cycle, a thin crescent waning to the new moon.
Did you know that froges love the moonlight? 🌌 They often synchronize their chirps to the cycles of the moon! See cute froge moments in our Froge Facts section.