Phases of the moon Flashcard

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What are the phases of the Moon in order from a full moon to a new moon?

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The correct series of phases is waning gibbous, third quarter, waning crescent.

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What does the image of the Moon phases represent?

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The image shows the different phases of the Moon as it orbits around Earth.

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What phase of the Moon is observed by those experiencing night on Earth when the Moon is fully illuminated?

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The phase observed is a full moon.

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What is a waxing gibbous moon?

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A waxing gibbous moon is the phase of the Moon when it is more than half illuminated but not yet full.

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What is the position of the Moon, Earth, and Sun during a full moon?

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During a full moon, the Earth is between the Moon and the Sun.

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How many main phases of the Moon are there?

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There are eight main phases of the Moon: new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, last quarter, and waning crescent.

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What is the difference between waxing and waning phases of the Moon?

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Waxing phases are when the Moon is increasing in illumination, while waning phases are when the Moon is decreasing in illumination.

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What is the significance of the third quarter moon?

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The third quarter moon is when half of the Moon is illuminated and is transitioning from a waxing gibbous to a waning crescent.

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What phase comes after a new moon?

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The phase that comes after a new moon is the waxing crescent.

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What is the appearance of a waning crescent moon?

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A waning crescent moon appears as a small sliver of light on the left side of the Moon.