Moon Phases Flashcard Review

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What are the different shapes the moon appears to be called?

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Phases

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What is the term for the moon phase when it is completely illuminated?

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Full Moon

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What does it mean when the moon is waxing?

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The part of the moon you can see is slowly getting bigger.

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What does it mean when the moon is waning?

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The moon appears to be growing smaller.

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What is the term for the moon phase when it is more than half but not fully illuminated?

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Waxing Gibbous

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What is the first phase of the moon cycle?

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New Moon

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What phase comes after the New Moon?

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Waxing Crescent

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What is the phase of the moon when it is half illuminated?

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First Quarter

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What is the phase of the moon that occurs after the Full Moon?

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Waning Gibbous

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What is the last phase before the New Moon?

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Waning Crescent