Moon Phases Flashcard

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What is the quarter moon phase?

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The quarter moon phase is when half of the moon is lit up and visible from Earth.

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What does a crescent moon look like?

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A crescent moon looks like a thin slice or a banana shape.

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What do we call a half moon?

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A half moon is also called a quarter moon.

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What does the moon travel around?

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The moon travels around the Earth.

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What is a new moon?

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A new moon is when the moon is not visible from Earth because it is between the Earth and the Sun.

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How many phases does the moon have?

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The moon has eight main phases.

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What is the full moon phase?

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The full moon phase is when the entire face of the moon is lit up and visible from Earth.

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What is the difference between a waxing and waning moon?

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A waxing moon is getting bigger, while a waning moon is getting smaller.

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What is a gibbous moon?

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A gibbous moon is when more than half of the moon is lit up but it is not yet a full moon.

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What is the term for the moon's path around the Earth?

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The term for the moon's path around the Earth is called an orbit.