Moon Phases

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True or False: The moon is always half lit by the sun.

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True

Front

The path of an object in space around another object is a(n) __________.

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orbit.

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A __________ is when a small section of the Moon facing Earth is lighted.

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Crescent Moon

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A __________ is when the side of the Moon facing Earth appears to be not lit.

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New Moon

Front

Which of the following choices has the moon phases in the correct order? New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Third/last quarter, Waning Crescent.

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Correct order of moon phases.

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What is a Full Moon?

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A phase when the entire face of the Moon is illuminated.

Front

What is a New Moon?

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A phase when the Moon is between the Earth and the Sun, and its illuminated side is facing away from Earth.

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What does Waxing mean in terms of moon phases?

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It refers to the period when the visible portion of the Moon is increasing.

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What does Waning mean in terms of moon phases?

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It refers to the period when the visible portion of the Moon is decreasing.

Front

What is the difference between a Waxing Gibbous and a Waning Gibbous?

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Waxing Gibbous is increasing in illumination, while Waning Gibbous is decreasing.