Lunar Phases
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8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a lunar phase?
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A lunar phase is the appearance of the Moon as seen from Earth, which changes in a regular cycle due to the Moon's position relative to the Earth and the Sun.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the main lunar phases?
Back
The main lunar phases are New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, and Waning Crescent.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a Full Moon?
Back
A Full Moon occurs when the Earth is between the Moon and the Sun, allowing the entire face of the Moon to be illuminated.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a Waxing Crescent?
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A Waxing Crescent is the phase after the New Moon, where a small sliver of the Moon becomes visible, increasing in size.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a Waning Crescent?
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A Waning Crescent is the phase before the New Moon, where a small sliver of the Moon is visible, decreasing in size.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a Waxing Gibbous?
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A Waxing Gibbous is the phase after the First Quarter, where more than half of the Moon is illuminated and increasing.
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