Moon Phases Practice: Sample Flashcard Questions (optional)
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are the phases of the moon?
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The phases of the moon are the different shapes of the moon as seen from Earth, which change in a cycle of about 29.5 days. The main 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
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 is a Full Moon?
Back
A Full Moon occurs when the Earth is between the sun and the moon, allowing the entire face of the moon to be illuminated.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does 'waxing' mean in relation to the moon?
Back
'Waxing' refers to the phase of the moon when it is getting bigger and brighter, moving from New Moon to Full Moon.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does 'waning' mean in relation to the moon?
Back
'Waning' refers to the phase of the moon when it is getting smaller and darker, moving from Full Moon to New Moon.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How long does it take for the moon to complete one full cycle of phases?
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It takes approximately 29.5 days for the moon to complete one full cycle of phases.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the difference between a First Quarter Moon and a Third Quarter Moon?
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A First Quarter Moon is when half of the moon is illuminated and is increasing in brightness, while a Third Quarter Moon is when half of the moon is illuminated and is decreasing in brightness.
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