Moon Phases 4th Grade

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What is the 1st Quarter moon phase characterized by?

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The 1st Quarter moon is lit on the right side.

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What is the name of the moon phase when it is completely dark?

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New Moon

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What is the name of the moon phase that appears more than half lit but not fully?

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Waxing Gibbous

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What does 'Waxing' mean in relation to moon phases?

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Waxing means the moon is increasing in illumination, and the light part appears to be growing.

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What is the name of the moon phase that is half lit on the left side?

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Last Quarter

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What is the full moon phase characterized by?

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The full moon phase is when the entire face of the moon is illuminated.

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What is the name of the moon phase that occurs after a full moon and before the last quarter?

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Waning Gibbous

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What does 'Waning' mean in relation to moon phases?

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Waning means the moon is decreasing in illumination, and the light part appears to be shrinking.

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What is the name of the moon phase that is less than half lit and decreasing?

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Waning Crescent

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What is the name of the moon phase that occurs just before a new moon?

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Waxing Crescent

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