Moon Phases

Front

What are the changes in the moon's appearance called?

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Phases

Front

What causes the moon's phases?

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The amount of sunlight reflected onto the moon from the sun.

Front

Define Waxing.

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Moon is increasing and light part appears to be growing.

Front

What is the name of the moon phase when it is less than half illuminated and decreasing?

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Waning Crescent

Front

As the moon's shape appears to get smaller, we say that the moon is _?

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Waning

Front

What is the term for the moon phase when it is more than half illuminated and increasing?

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Waxing Gibbous

Front

What is the term for the moon phase when it is completely illuminated?

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Full Moon

Front

What is the term for the moon phase when it is less than half illuminated and increasing?

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Waxing Crescent

Front

What is the term for the moon phase when it is completely dark?

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New Moon

Front

What is the cycle of the moon's phases called?

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Lunar Cycle