Lunar Phases

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6th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the Lunar Phase?
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The Lunar Phase refers to the appearance of the Moon as seen from Earth, which changes in a cycle due to the Moon's position relative to the Earth and the Sun.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the main phases of the Moon?
Back
The main phases of the Moon are New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, and Waning Crescent.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a Full Moon?
Back
A Full Moon occurs when the entire face of the Moon is illuminated by the Sun, making it appear fully round.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a New Moon?
Back
A New Moon occurs when the Moon is positioned between the Earth and the Sun, making it invisible from Earth.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does 'waxing' mean in lunar phases?
Back
'Waxing' refers to the period when the visible portion of the Moon is increasing, leading up to a Full Moon.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does 'waning' mean in lunar phases?
Back
'Waning' refers to the period when the visible portion of the Moon is decreasing, following a Full Moon.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a Waning Gibbous Moon?
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A Waning Gibbous Moon is the phase after a Full Moon when more than half of the Moon is still illuminated but decreasing.
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