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Moon Phases Cycle - Time-lapse

A time-lapse video showcasing the complete cycle of the Moon's phases, from new moon to full moon and back, set against a black cosmic background.

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Summary: A time-lapse animation of the Moon cycling through its various phases.

This video presents a detailed time-lapse animation illustrating the complete cycle of the Moon's phases. Starting from a barely visible waxing crescent, it progressively shows the Moon becoming more illuminated, transitioning through the first quarter, waxing gibbous, and reaching the full moon phase. Subsequently, it depicts the Moon waning through the gibbous, third quarter, and waning crescent phases, eventually returning to a thin crescent, completing the lunar cycle. The animation highlights the changing illumination and visible surface features of the Moon as it orbits Earth.

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1. startTime: 00:00 endTime: 00:01 label: Waxing Crescent Moon 2. startTime: 00:01 endTime: 00:02 label: First Quarter Moon 3. startTime: 00:02 endTime: 00:03 label: Waxing Gibbous Moon 4. startTime: 00:03 endTime: 00:04 label: Full Moon 5. startTime: 00:04 endTime: 00:05 label: Waning Gibbous Moon 6. startTime: 00:05 endTime: 00:06 label: Third Quarter Moon 7. startTime: 00:06 endTime: 00:07 label: Waning Crescent Moon 8. startTime: 00:07 endTime: 00:08 label: Approaching New Moon Phase

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