As the moon transitions from a new moon to a full moon, its illumination from Earth gradually increases. During the new moon, the moon is positioned between the Earth and the sun, making it nearly invisible. As it waxes, a sliver of light becomes visible, expanding into a crescent and then a half-moon. By the time it reaches the full moon, the entire face of the moon is illuminated, appearing bright and round in the night sky.
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