The Moon's Cycle, also known as the lunar cycle, refers to the regular changes in the appearance of the Moon as it orbits the Earth. This cycle lasts about 29.5 days and includes several phases: new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, last quarter, and waning crescent. Each phase is characterized by the amount of sunlight reflecting off the Moon that we can see from our planet. The cycle begins with the new moon, when the Moon is positioned between the Earth and the Sun, making it invisible. As the Moon moves in its orbit, more of its illuminated side becomes visible, leading to the full moon, when the entire face is lit. After the full moon, the Moon transitions back to the new moon phase, completing the cycle.