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How long does it take to go through a complete cycle of phases, namely from one New Moon to another New Moon?

How long does it take to go through a complete cycle of phases, namely from one New Moon to another New Moon?
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How long does it take to go through a complete cycle of phases, namely from one New Moon to another New Moon?

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29.5 days
This cycle of phases occurs every 29.5 days, which is the time it takes the Moon to travel once around the Earth and come back to the same position with respect to the Sun.
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