Moon

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What does it mean when the moon is described as 'waning'?

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The moon is decreasing in visible size, appearing smaller in the sky.

Front

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

Back

Waning Crescent.

Front

What does it mean when the moon is described as 'waxing'?

Back

The moon is increasing in visible size, appearing larger in the sky.

Front

What causes the moon to appear to change shape during its phases?

Back

The moon reflects a different amount of light due to its alignment with Earth and the Sun.

Front

What is the primary characteristic of the Moon's atmosphere?

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The Moon has almost no atmosphere.

Front

What is the term for the phase of the moon when it is fully illuminated?

Back

Full Moon.

Front

What is the term for the phase of the moon when it is completely dark?

Back

New Moon.

Front

During which moon phase is the moon half illuminated and increasing in size?

Back

First Quarter.

Front

During which moon phase is the moon half illuminated and decreasing in size?

Back

Last Quarter.

Front

What is the term for the moon phase that occurs after a new moon and before a full moon?

Back

Waxing phases.