Predicting Lunar Phases
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8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a new moon?
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A new moon is the phase of the moon when it is not visible from Earth because it is positioned between the Earth and the Sun.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does the moon look like during a full moon?
Back
During a full moon, the entire face of the moon is illuminated and appears as a complete circle.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How many days does it take for the moon to complete one full cycle of phases?
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It takes approximately 29.5 days for the moon to complete one full cycle of phases.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a waxing crescent moon?
Back
A waxing crescent moon is the phase after a new moon, where a small sliver of the moon becomes visible, increasing in size.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a waning gibbous moon?
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A waning gibbous moon is the phase after a full moon, where the illuminated part of the moon is decreasing but still more than half.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the difference between waxing and waning?
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Waxing refers to the moon phases where the visible portion is increasing, while waning refers to the phases where the visible portion is decreasing.
7.
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What is the third quarter moon?
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The third quarter moon is the phase where half of the moon is illuminated and is decreasing in size, occurring about three weeks after a new moon.
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