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How long does each phase of the moon (exactly) take long to complete?

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Answer: Each of the four major lunar phases is approximately 7.4 days and 19 hours (6.58–8.24 days), the variation being due to the eccentricity of the Moon's orbit and thus it orbiting at varying speeds.

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