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 of the moon that occurs after a full moon and before the last quarter. It appears more than half illuminated but less than fully illuminated.

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What is a waxing crescent moon?

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A waxing crescent moon is a phase of the moon that occurs after a new moon and before the first quarter. It appears as a small sliver of light on the right side.

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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 it occurs about a week after the new moon.

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What causes the moon's phases?

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The moon's phases are caused by the amount of sunlight reflected onto the moon from the sun, as seen from Earth.

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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 from us.

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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 and visible from Earth.

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What is a waning crescent moon?

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A waning crescent moon is a phase that occurs after the last quarter and before the new moon, where a small sliver of light is visible on the left side.

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What is a third quarter moon?

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A third quarter moon is a phase where half of the moon is illuminated, occurring about three weeks after the new moon.

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How many main phases does the moon have?

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The moon has four main phases: new moon, first quarter, full moon, and third quarter.

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What is the order of the moon phases?

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The order of the moon phases is: New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Third Quarter, Waning Crescent.