Phases of the Moon

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What is the phase of the moon that comes before the waxing gibbous?

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The phase of the moon that comes before the waxing gibbous is the waxing crescent.

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What is the correct phase of the Moon at position 3 in the lunar cycle?

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The correct phase of the Moon at position 3 is the First Quarter (or Waxing Half).

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What is the name of the moon phase characterized by a crescent shape that is increasing in size?

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The moon phase characterized by a crescent shape that is increasing in size is called the waxing crescent.

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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.

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What causes the different phases of the Moon?

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The different phases of the Moon are caused by the angle at which we see the lit Moon as it revolves around the Earth.

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What is the phase of the moon that comes after the waxing crescent?

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The phase of the moon that comes after the waxing crescent is the First Quarter.

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What is the phase of the moon that occurs when it is fully illuminated?

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The phase of the moon that occurs when it is fully illuminated is called the Full Moon.

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What is the term for the phase of the moon when it is decreasing in size after a full moon?

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The term for the phase of the moon when it is decreasing in size after a full moon is the waning phase.

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What is the phase of the moon that comes before the new moon?

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The phase of the moon that comes before the new moon is the waning crescent.

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What is the name of the phase when the moon is half illuminated and decreasing in size?

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The name of the phase when the moon is half illuminated and decreasing in size is the Last Quarter.