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Yes. A full orbit is about 27 1/2 days; a lunar month (e.g., new moon to new moon) is about 29 1/2 days. The reason is that while the Moon orbits Earth, the position (direction) of the Sun in the sky changes.

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Whats the difference between a 12 month lunar calendar and 12 month solar calendar 5.25 days lunar = 12 * 30 =360 days Solar = 365.25

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