Moon Phase Flashcard (8B.1)

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What is a waning gibbous moon?

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A waning gibbous moon is a phase where more than half of the moon is illuminated, but it is decreasing in size.

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What is a waxing crescent moon?

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A waxing crescent moon is a phase where a small sliver of the moon is illuminated and is increasing in size.

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What does 'waxing' mean in relation to the moon?

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Waxing means the lit part of the moon appears to be growing and getting bigger.

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What is a full moon?

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A full moon is a phase where the entire face of the moon is illuminated.

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What is a new moon?

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A new moon is a phase where the moon is not visible from Earth because the illuminated side is facing away.

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What is a first quarter moon?

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A first quarter moon is a phase where half of the moon is illuminated and is increasing in size.

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What is a last quarter moon?

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A last quarter moon is a phase where half of the moon is illuminated and is decreasing in size.

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What is a waning crescent moon?

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A waning crescent moon is a phase where a small sliver of the moon is illuminated and is decreasing in size.

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What is a waxing gibbous moon?

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A waxing gibbous moon is a phase where more than half of the moon is illuminated and is increasing in size.

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What moon phase occurs after a full moon?

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The moon phase that occurs after a full moon is the waning gibbous.