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quarter moon

The phase of the Moon that can be either the first quarter moon or the last quarter moon. This phase occurs when the Moon is 90 degrees away from a line between the Sun and the Earth. In the northern hemisphere, the angle of illumination creates a half circle picture of the Moon's surface, with the lighted half being on the right side during first quarter moon and on the left side for last quarter moon.

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