Phases of the moon

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As the moon's shape appears to get smaller, we say that the moon is _. Options: Waxing, Waning, Crescent, Gibbous

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Waning

Front

The Moon gets its light from...

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It reflects the Sun's light

Front

About how long does it take the Moon to complete its cycle?

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29.5 days

Front

What phase of the moon is shown below? Waning crescent, Full moon, First quarter, Waning gibbous

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Waning gibbous

Front

Name the phase of the moon that comes BEFORE the full moon phase.

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Waxing gibbous

Front

How much of the Moon is always reflecting light from the Sun?

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Half of the Moon is always illuminated; it's just not always facing Earth

Front

How many phases of the moon are there?

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8

Front

Which moon phase is occurring when you cannot see the moon at all?

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New moon

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What phase of the moon is occurring below?

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Waning crescent

Front

What phase comes AFTER the phase pictured below?

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Waxing gibbous