EASY Moon Phases Flashcard

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What is the waxing gibbous phase?

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The waxing gibbous phase is when more than half of the moon is illuminated and is increasing in brightness.

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What is the first quarter moon phase?

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The first quarter moon phase occurs when half of the moon is illuminated and is increasing in brightness.

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What is the new moon phase?

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The new moon phase is when the moon is not visible from Earth because the illuminated side is facing away from us.

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What is the waxing crescent moon phase?

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The waxing crescent moon phase is when a small sliver of the moon is illuminated and is increasing in brightness.

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What is the cycle of the moon?

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The cycle of the moon lasts about a month, during which it goes through all its phases.

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What is the full moon phase?

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The full moon phase occurs when the entire face of the moon is illuminated and visible from Earth.

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What is the waning crescent moon phase?

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The waning crescent moon phase is when a small sliver of the moon is illuminated and is decreasing in brightness.

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What is the third quarter moon phase?

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The third quarter moon phase occurs when half of the moon is illuminated and is decreasing in brightness.

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How many main phases does the moon have?

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The moon has eight main phases: new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, third quarter, and waning crescent.

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What happens during the waxing phases of the moon?

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During the waxing phases, the illuminated portion of the moon increases.